My dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson, died a couple of weeks ago on 11/25/24. Here is a eulogy and remembrance of the man I called dad.
Recent Articles

Why Do We Celebrate Our Independence On The Fourth Of July?
Most people assume that because we celebrate on the 4th, that it’s the day our founding fathers actually voted and signed to approve a resolution of independence. But it’s not.

Enjoy Your Memorial Day But Let’s Remember Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day weekend, thank you to our veterans, and thank you to those who have already paid the ultimate price. You won’t be forgotten.

25 Bible Verses For A Happy New Year!
Here are 25 bible verses for the new year, to help us frame the coming 52 weeks from a positive, hopeful and God focused perspective.

Merry Christmas To One And All: The Original Christmas Story
Jesus’ life is the greatest story ever told, and when you think about how it all started with his birth in extremely humble surroundings, it’s even more amazing.

401k Contribution Limits And Rules
The IRS has released their 401k contribution guidelines for the 2024 tax year. How much can you contribute to your retirement account in 2024?

Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits Announced
The contribution limits for the Roth IRA and Traditional IRA were just announced. Here’s what IRS limits are for the upcoming year.

M1 Finance Review: Free Trading App And Automated Investing
M1 Finance offers a great low-cost app to invest, borrow and spend. Here’s our review of their investing and credit products.

Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
The Tablo 4th Generation Over-The-Air DVR allows you to watch, pause or record live broadcast TV, all with no ongoing fees, contracts or subscriptions. Here’s our review

Living Stingy: 13 Tips For Spending Less
Stingy living involves being mindful of your purchases and only buying what you need. Here are some tips for spending less.
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Making Money
Having A Baby Can Be A Good Excuse To Simplify And Declutter
We decided that becoming parents for the second time was a good excuse to declutter our house. Here’s how we got rid of all the stuff.
Why Are Auctioneers Ten Times More Likely To Be A Millionaire Than The Average Joe?
In his book The Millionaire Next Door Thomas J. Stanley found that auctioneers are 10 times more likely than average folks to become millionaires. Why is that?
10 Tips For New Bloggers. What Are Some Things I Should Consider When Starting A Blog?
So you’re thinking about becoming a blogger. What are some things you should consider before you jump in with both feet into the blogging world?
How To Make Money Online For Beginners
Whether you’re looking for a viable long term business, or just some side income, there are plenty of ways to make money online as a beginner.
Lending Club Update: Still Making Good Returns, But They Could Be Better
I‘ve been investing in Lending Club for quite some time now, and so far I’ve been extremely happy with the experience. I’m getting a good return on my money, while at the same time helping others to get loans at lower rates than they might have otherwise been able to obtain. I really do think […]
Saving Money
SaveUp.com Review: A Rewards Program That Encourages People To Save And Pay Off Debt
SaveUp is a rewards program that encourages people to save, pay off debt and make positive changes to their financial lives.
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book – A Review
Crystal Paine and her husband Jesse share their strategies for saving money in her new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book. Win a copy.
Be Content, Save Money And Be Happier
Through all phases of life you are likely to see something or someone that you feel looks better than you or has something you want. Let me paint a picture for you; You show up to a party and your girlfriend has on a beautiful dress with the purse, shoes and accessories to match and […]
4 Ways To Setup An Automatic Savings And Investment Plan
It can be hard to get motivated to start saving for your financial future. Here are 4 ways to make saving and investing automatic and easy.
Start Saving Up For Infrequent Expenses And Christmas Savings Goals Using Automatic Accounts Like Smarty Pig
We’re quickly coming upon one of the busiest spending times of the year, the Christmas season. For too many years I would come up to Christmas and suddenly realize that I had woefully under-prepared for the coming holiday. I never saved up enough money to pay for gifts for my immediate family, friends and relatives. […]
Reviews
Plex Media Server Review: Cord Cutter’s DVR And Media Hub
Plex is a home entertainment hub for cord cutters that serves your favorite TV shows and movies from your computer to your big screen TV or mobile device.
Review Of Mint.com’s New Goals Feature
A while back, Peter did a review of Mint.com, a free online solution for tracking your finances, and then just this year, he updated that Mint review. Mint lets you see all your accounts in one place, captures all of your transactions, and puts the data into a ton of great looking charts and graphs […]
3 Weeks With Buxfer.com: A Review
Buxfer.com is a new personal finance site that allows you to bring all your personal finance information together in one place, along the lines of competitors Mint.com, Geezeo.com. I recently signed up for the service so that I could weigh its advantages against the one I’m using right now, Mint.com. We recently became more deeply […]
The Legacy Journey By Dave Ramsey: Building Wealth And Leaving A Legacy
Dave Ramsey’s new class, The Legacy Journey, looks in depth at building wealth, investing and God centered stewardship as a way to leave a legacy.
Cadre Real Estate Investing Review: Commercial Real Estate Investing
Cadre, a real estate investing platform, focuses on investing in commercial properties within high-growth markets, aiming for better returns.


