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
Is It Time To Get A Second Job?
Ah, the second job: stressful, tiring, and yet more income. When is it time to get a second job? What kind of job should it be? How long should you have it? Before you think about getting a second job, you must learn how to destroy bad financial habits. Bad financial habits can gobble up […]
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.
21 Best Online Proofreading Jobs For Beginners
If you have a keen eye for finding spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes, here’s how you can find online proofreading jobs to make some extra money.
10 Places To Sell Or Trade Your Unused (Or Broken) Electronics
Selling your old (or even broken) electronic devices can mean cash in your pocket. Here are 10 places you can sell them to get a little extra money.
Can You Make Side Income Playing Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)?
Is it possible to make a decent side income from playing Daily Fantasy Sports? If you’re willing to put a lot of time, money and effort into it, definitely. Maybe.
Saving Money
This Year, Invest In Yourself. Here’s How
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? I have to be honest and confess that I don’t put much stock in New Year’s resolutions because they seem to be made to be broken. Most people make resolutions that are wildly unrealistic, and then they feel bad when they don’t reach their goal. Sound familiar? Let’s […]
Ooma Home Phone Service After One Year: Saving Big Bucks On Home Phone Service
We’ve been using Ooma VOIP home phone service instead of our old landline phone for an entire year now. Here’s why we’re glad that we switched.
How To Save Money On Gas
How do you save money on gas when the prices are high and rising? Implement these easy tips to save when the gas prices are out of control.
What Is The Price Of Free? Often It’s Your Money And Time
Now more than ever, it’s easy to find things that are free or deeply discounted. The problem is snagging the deal may often have unintended costs.
Decluttr Store Review: Save Money By Buying Refurbished Electronics
Decluttr is a website and app where you can buy refurbished technology for a fraction of the cost of buying new. Here’s a review of the Decluttr Store.
Reviews
Blooom Review: The Low Cost Robo-Advisor For Your 401k
Blooom helps you to pick the right funds for your situation from within your 401(k) plan. It’s like a robo-advisor for your 401(k). Let’s take a look.
Zions Bank Review: High Yield Savings, Checking, Money Market Accounts
Zions Bank currently offers one of the highest interest rates among high-interest savings accounts, along with having the stability of 130+ years of business.
Top Online Personal Finance Management Software To Get Your Budget Back On Track
There are a lot of websites out there that aim to help you get your finances back on track, Here is a review of my top online personal finance management software.
Plex Media Server Review: Cord Cutter’s DVR And Media Hub
Plex is a home entertainment hub for cord cutters that serves your favorite TV shows and movies from your computer to your big screen TV or mobile device.
Kapitall Brokerage Review: A Trading Playground To Test Out Practice Portfolios, Then Trade
Many people look at stock trading as a game, and in the case of Kapitall, it can really feel like a game. Here’s a review of the new Kapitall website and Kapitall Generation brokerage.