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.
Recent Articles
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.
Blogging As A Side Hustle: How to Make Money Blogging Part-Time
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Making money with a blogging side hustle takes a lot of work and dedication, but there is a significant upside for those who do it. Here’s where to start.
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Making Money
Leave An Inheritance For Your Children
Do you plan to leave your children an inheritance? If so, what steps are you taking today to do so?
17 Real Ways To Make Money From Home With No Investment
There are so many options these days for ways to make money from home with no investment. Here’s our list of real ways to make money at home with no startup cost.
Subsidy For Unemployed Workers To Help Pay For Cobra Health Care Benefits Expanded To 15 Months
A plan to give unemployed workers some help in paying their COBRA health care benefits was extended through February of 2010. Here are the full details.
How To Start A Business With No Money
It is possible to start a business with no money and avoid taking on debt. Here’s how to get started, even if you don’t have much cash.
23 Free Money Apps That Pay You Cash
Here are more than 20 free money apps that pay cash that will put some extra money in your pocket with minimal time or effort.
Saving Money
Free Movie Rentals At RedBox.com
One thing that I used to hate was going to the movie rental place to rent a movie. Not only was it a hassle to drive there and walk through the store trying to find a movie for a half-hour, but it was also expensive! To rent two new release movies could cost upwards of […]
Rakuten Review: Get Cash Back On All Your Purchases
If you’re not using Rakuten when you shop online (or in store) to get cash back, you may be leaving cash on the table. Here’s how Rakuten works.
10 Dumb Ways Of Wasting Money
When we think about frugal living, there are a number of easy things we turn to to cut back on costs: cheaper food, using less car, eating out less. But what about all the unconscious spending habits we’ve acquired, or those other ways of parting with our money that we often forget about? For a […]
How Much To Save For Retirement
I recently received an email from my company’s 401k plan manager asking me the question: “have you got enough cushion?” In other words, they were asking, based on the amount of money I’m contributing to retirement today, if it will be enough? Further into the note, their suggestion was to save as much as I […]
Ways To Watch TV Without Paying An Arm And A Leg For Cable Or Satellite
Watching Television doesn’t have to be expensive, and you don’t have to pay for Cable TV. Here’s how to watch TV for free when you have no cable or satellite tv.
Reviews
HDHomeRun Extend Review: The Over-The-Air Tuner And DVR For Cord Cutters
The HDHomeRun Extend over-the-air tuner and DVR is a good option if you’re looking to cut the cord. Watch live TV and record all of your favorite shows!
A Credit Card You Can Use To Help Others, And Get A Good Rate Too!
A couple of weeks back we had a post on this blog talking about micro-lending. The post talked about how micro-loans through companies like Kiva or Grameen Bank, can help people in developing countries to get on their feet, get their business up and running, and how it can be much more effective than just giving […]
Amazon Fire TV Stick Review: A Device For The Cord Cutter’s Toolbox
A couple months ago I got an email from Amazon allowing me to pre-order their newest video streaming device, the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Here’s my review.
Wealthfront Review: Automated Low Cost Investing and Financial Planning
Wealthfront is one of the most well respected automated investing services (robo-advisers) available today. Let’s take a look at what sets them apart.
CIT Bank Review: High Interest Rates With No Recurring Fees
If you’re looking for a bank paying high interest on savings accounts and CDs – with no recurring fees – CIT Bank needs to be on your short list of banks.