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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
Lending Club Celebrates 25,000 Investors By Giving Away $2500 Cash And $25 For New Investors
About a month ago I posted about how I joined Lending Club as an investor, and I talked about how I thought it was becoming a pretty good way to make a decent return on your money. As with any type of investing it does carry it’s risks, but I believe that it is beginning […]
Peer to Peer Lending: Loving Your Neighbor With Your IRA
After World War II, the United States was in a place of tumult. Despite a courageous victory over the Axis powers overseas, the nation was still suffering from all sorts of problems at home. One of the largest of these dilemmas was the presence of poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio. In the early 1950s, the […]
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 […]
Christians And Wealth: Do They Mix?
Today I’d like to tackle a difficult topic. Every Christian surely has struggled with thoughts about becoming rich: is it a godly thing to do? It’s not always easy to understand how God views wealth. However, the Bible does have a lot to say about the topic of money. So let’s start there, with the […]
Work-Life Balance: More Time And Less Money
If you’re not careful your work life can quietly take over. It pays to take time to bring your family back into focus.
Saving Money
Redbox.com: Free Rentals Are Great, But Beware!
I recently posted a deal on this website to get all of your movie rentals for free through Redbox.com. The post has gotten quite a bit of traffic, so I thought it was only prudent that I share something that a reader made me aware of a couple of days ago. Some Redboxes around the […]
Monthly Checklists To Stay On Top Of Home Maintenance Tasks
In order to make sure that your home stays in top shape, it helps to have a plan. Here is a monthly home maintenance task checklist.
How To Get Motivated To Start Saving
If you’re determined to get on the path to saving, here are some tried and true ways to jumpstart the process and keep going until you reach the finish line.
Black Friday Shopping Tips: How To Get The Best Deals On The Things On Your List
Black Friday is a war. You need to plan your day with military precision, detailing your battle plan down to the smallest detail. Here’s how
The Psychology Of Saving
“The cost of saving too little is less than the cost of saving too much.” Have you ever really thought about the cost of NOT saving? It can be pretty high. Just fill in the blank: If I fail to save for retirement I might ______________. Have to work longer than I want to Be […]
Reviews
Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans
Unhappy paying an expensive cell phone bill? This article gives our top picks for the best cheap cell phone plans available. Which plan is cheapest?
Unboxing The Lenovo Motorola Moto Z Play From Republic Wireless
The Lenovo Motorola Moto Z Play from Republic Wireless is a new phone with superior battery life, a fast processor, high quality camera and ample memory. Here’s a review.
The Walgreens Drugstore Game By Amanda Grossman – A Review
For many Americans, money is tight. One way some like to save money is to play the drugstore games and try to get toiletries and other items for as little out of pocket as possible.
Aspiration Review: An Online Spend And Save Account With Cash Back
Aspiration offers banking services that give cash back and that pays high interest. They also give 10% to charity. Here’s a review.
Vanguard Review: Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor Services
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services & Vanguard Digital Advisor offer an automated investing service that manages your portfolio for a low fee. Here’s our review.



