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Recent Articles

Philo TV Review 2025: A Budget-Friendly Streaming Option for Cord-Cutters
Read our updated Philo review to discover how this affordable streaming service can save you money on your favorite shows.

What You Need To Know About The Proposed 50-Year Mortgage: Trump’s Plan, History, and Key Comparisons
Explore the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage and how it could impact homeownership in today’s economy.

The Inspiring History of Veterans Day: From Armistice Day to Honoring America’s Heroes
Explore the History of Veterans Day and its evolution from Armistice Day to a tribute to America’s service members.

2026 Retirement Contribution Limits: Maximize Your 401(k), IRA, and Roth Savings
Explore the 2026 retirement contribution limits to maximize your tax-advantaged savings while navigating inflation constraints.

7 Biblical Money Principles That Still Work in 2025 (And How to Apply Them Today)
Learn seven biblical money principles to help you save and invest wisely, even in a volatile economic landscape.

A Eulogy And A Remembrance Of My Dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson
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.

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.
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Making Money
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: 5 More Great Ideas For Creating Extra Income
The absolute best way to create extra income is to pursue something you love. For this reason, I’m a fan of turning a hobby into a business. Here are some proven ideas or things I’ve come across that people do to make money. Notice – none of these are theoretical options. I’ve either done them, […]
Is It Time To Get A Second Job?
Ah, the second job: stressful, tiring, and yet more income. When is it time to get a second job? What kind of job should it be? How long should you have it? Before you think about getting a second job, you must learn how to destroy bad financial habits. Bad financial habits can gobble up […]
Boost Your Retirement Account Balance By Making Money On The Side While Keeping Your Day Job
If you’re able to find ways to make income on the side while working your day job, you can quickly boost your emergency fund and retirement savings.
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 […]
How To Plan For Long Term Income Loss
If you’re expecting to have long term income loss, no matter what the reason, this post is for you. I’ve found that if I write about the financial events occurring in my life, others will most likely identify and benefit from the discussion. In a few years time, my wife will be solely focusing on […]
Saving Money
Paying Down Debt With Gazelle Intensity? How Much Of An Emergency Fund Do You Need?
Should some families have a larger emergency fund than others? What is the right amount for your family to set aside in an emergency fund?
How To Save Money On Your Grocery Bill
Finding ways to save money on your groceries can take a great deal of time. Here are a few tips to save you time, and save you money on your grocery bill.
Being More Self-Sufficient Will Help Alleviate Your Political Angst
If we want to feel more secure and better able to handle any political turbulence, we must look to our ancestors and practice self-sufficiency again.
Energy Saving Home Improvement Rebates: The Homestar Program – Cash For Caulkers
A while back we talked about the energy efficiency tax credits for home improvements that are available through the end of 2010 for homeowners to upgrade their windows, heaters, insulation and other energy efficient products. Now it sounds like the government is considering passing another program, the Homestar Program, that would give rebates to homeowners […]
How To Get Sponsorship To Go To A Blog Conference
Getting sponsored can make an unaffordable conference affordable, but just make sure that you know what you are getting into before you agree.
Reviews
YNAB (You Need A Budget) 3 Budget Software Review: Zero Based Budgeting Made Easy
One budgeting software that I’ve heard quite a bit of positive feedback about is You Need A Budget, a desktop budgeting software. Here’s my full review.
DiversyFund Review: Passive Income Through Real Estate Investing
The Top 1% invest in commercial real estate. Now you can do the same thing with just $500 through DiversyFund, where you can earn double-digit returns.
TradeKing Review: Discount Online Brokerage
Over the past few years TradeKing has become one of the most awarded discount online brokerages because of their great customer service and low fees. Details here.
Dealspotr: Save Money And Earn Money At The Same Time
Dealspotr offers you the opportunity to save money on your purchases and to make money, especially if you love finding and sharing deals.
Zus Smart Car Charger And Car Locator Review
The Zus Smart Car Charger & Car Locator is a nice little piece of technology that can make your life easier by solving a couple of common problems that people have. Let’s take a look.


