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
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?
5 Ways To Make Some Extra Money
If you’re anything like me, there is always a time when you can use a little extra money around the house to pay off debt, save for a vacation or pay a little extra on your mortgage. Here is a list of 5 ways to make some extra money. 5 Ways To Create New Income […]
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Advice From Successful Bloggers
Over the last few weeks I’ve been soliciting tips, tricks and best practices from successful bloggers – asking them what their best advice is when it comes to making money with a blog. Many of them were kind enough to respond with some great answers. So here they are! Let’s jump right in and get […]
17 Best Passive Income Ideas To Make Money Without The Effort
Here are some of the best passive income ideas we’ve come across that can enable you to make hundreds or even thousands of dollars passively each year.
How I Keep Track Of Blog Income And Expenses And Why It’s Important
When you start making any kind of income for your blog, it’s important to start tracking the income and expenses so that you can pay taxes on that money. Here’s how I do it.
Saving Money
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.
A Scam Or Not A Scam, That Is The Question: How To Make Sure You’re Really Getting A Deal
We are all too eager to spot a cool deal to save some money. Sadly, very often we are so eager that we forget about caution – and many scammers take advantage of that. What are you risking by running into an online scam? They can steal your money; They can steal your contact information […]
How To Be An Extreme Saver, Or At Least Save A Bit More
Extreme savers are a select group who often save in excess of 50-70% of their income. The lifestyle isn’t without sacrifice, but it can be done. Here’s how.
17 TV Apps And Live TV Streaming Services To Watch TV Free
Here are 17 different apps, websites and live streaming services that allow you to watch TV free. Cut the cord and watch free movies and TV shows today!
How Are You Saving For Your Child’s College Education?
A recent study from Fidelity identifies saving for college as one of the top goals that parents have for 2014. How are you saving for college costs?
Reviews
Interview With Author Jeff Rose About His New Book Soldier Of Finance
This week Jeff Rose, who is a 9 year Army National Guard and Iraq war veteran and a Certified Financial Planner, just released his new book, Soldier of Finance. I had a chance to ask him a few questions.
Mortgage Quotes And The Highest Customer Satisfaction From Quicken Loans
Quicken Loans have been around for 25+ years, and have a solid record of good customer service. Are they a Mortgage company worthy of your time?
Amazon Fire TV (2nd Gen) Review: The Cord Cutter’s 4K Entertainment Hub
If you’re looking for an entertainment hub for your home so you can cut the cord, I’d definitely suggest checking out the 2nd generation Amazon Fire TV.
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 […]
Policygenius Review: 10 Minutes To Term Life Insurance
Policygenius has a quick and easy 5-minute process to get competitive quotes on term life insurance coverage from top companies. Here’s how it works.