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
20+ Business Ideas For College Students
If you’re interested in starting a business while in college, here are some ideas that you might want to consider.
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.
Lending Club Update: Returns Slowly Increasing As Higher Risk Loans Added
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income – and higher probability of paying off their loans. Details of what I’m doing here.
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.
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Creating Content, Optimizing SEO And Promoting Your Site
One of the keys to making money with a blog is creating great content. Once you do, you’ll need to optimize SEO, promote your posts via social media, commenting, guest posting and other outlets to generate traffic.
Saving Money
How And Where To Save For College Education Costs
The cost of a college education is high, and the costs are rising every year. How can you save for your child’s college costs?
10 Tips For Saving Money While You Travel
My wife and I are currently planning a trip for our 10th anniversary, and in the midst of all the planning, we’re trying to find ways to save. The trip we had decided to take a while back is turning out to be quite a bit more expensive than we had bargained for. To try […]
How We Have Saved Almost $1600 Dollars A Year On Our Monthly Bills
With just some time, research and a few phone calls we were able to save our family almost $1600/year on our regular monthly expenses. Here’s how.
FreedomPop Freedom Stick Bolt: Un-boxing, Review And Comparison To The Freedom Spot Overdrive Pro
FreedomPop gives you free wireless internet, and today I’m reviewing their Freedom Stick Bolt USB modem. Let’s see how it stacks up to the other FreedomPop wireless devices.
5 Painless Ways To Automate Your Savings
Oftentimes, saving money can seem like such a chore, but it is necessary in order for one to truly gain control of their finances. Here’s how to automate your savings.
Reviews
Motif Investing $150 New Account Bonus: Create Diversified Stock Portfolios Without Expense Ratios
Motif Investing is a great way to invest in bundles of stocks, while saving on commissions and fees. Now they’re also offering a $150 bonus for new accounts.
Mint.com Review: Online Personal Finance And Budgeting Software
Mint.com is a personal finance management software that allows easy anywhere access to your family’s financial accounts, budgets and spending trends. Here’s a review.
Twine Savings App Review: Invest And Save Together
Twine is a saving and investing app for couples who want to work towards joint financial goals, together. A full review of the Twine and how it works.
Tornado Review: Low-Cost Brokerage With Up To $1000 In Cash And Free Stocks!
Tornado is a unique investment platform that makes it easy to create diversified portfolios, while getting insight from professional investors.
Why We Switched To Republic Wireless For Our Mobile Phone Service
Our family has been extremely happy with Republic Wireless cell service and just ported our existing mobile phone numbers over to the service. Here’s why.