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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
How Is Your Wasted Time Costing You Money?
If you changed your habits and created more time by limiting distractions, how could you save or make more money?
A Retirement Investing Strategy Is All About Income
Your retirement investing strategy is all about income, and you’ll want your investments to be able to generate income at some point.
The question is, how do you create that income?
Wealth And The Trust In God Conflict
For Christians a conflict often arises between our trust in God and our trusting in ourselves and our wealth. How can we keep the focus on God?
How To Make Money Blogging: Turn A Blog Into A Business
Turning a blog into a legit online business is possible, but it requires the right business-minded approach. Here’s what you need to know.
Losing Money In Your 401k? 6 More Ways To Make Some Extra Money!
401k balance dropping? Create some new income! Right now the markets are struggling. There is no doubt about that. 401k balances are dropping, investment accounts are taking a hit, and there isn’t an end in sight. So what can you do instead of just wringing your hands and hoping for someone to bail YOU out? […]
Saving Money
Summer Savings Tips: How To Save Money This Summer
This past month or so we’ve been highlighting savings tips for the summer, and we’ve talked about things like saving on food, saving at the movies, saving on summer travel and so much more (see the links below). Before we end this summer savings series, however, I thought it would be nice to highlight some […]
Digit.co Review: Save Money Without Even Realizing It
Digit.co is an automated, online, free and FDIC insured savings account that helps you to save money, without even realizing. Savings just happen automatically!
Why Buying Used Is A Smart Money Move And How To Avoid Being Selectively Squeamish
There are many ways to get ahead financially. One of them is to buy things used and save the difference.
Save Money On Your Hospital Bills Just By Asking
My wife and I just went through an extremely expensive medical emergency in the past month where we ended up having to pay quite a bit of money to two different hospitals. Luckily we had health insurance (see yesterday’s post), and our liability was capped at $1800. Our emergency fund and tax rebate covered all […]
Tax Rebates – What Do They Mean For You?
You may have heard in recent days about a stimulus package that congress has passed to help stimulate our lagging economy. Well some details of that plan are now being fleshed out: Bush and House lawmakers yesterday agreed on a $150 billion economic stimulus package aimed at avoiding an election-year recession. About $100 billion would […]
Reviews
American Express Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings Account
American Express has been around for 160+ years, has one of the most recognizable brands in the world and now savings accounts as well!
10 Best Free Tax Filing Services And Software Online
This article takes a look at the best free tax filing services to help you file your taxes accurately,and with the biggest possible refund.
Republic Wireless Adding 7 New Phones, New Network Partner
Republic Wireless just announced that they are releasing 7 new phones, a new network partner and new calling plans. Here is what you can expect these things to be live.
Betterment Review: The Original Robo-Advisor Service
Betterment offers the best combination of investment options, tax-loss harvesting and low fees of any robo-advisor – with no minimum investment requirement.
My Digit And Axos Invest Experiment Update: Automated Saving & Investing Trial
I opened free accounts with Digit and Axos Invest to see how much an automated saving and investing plan could lead to. How’s it going so far, 6 months in?



