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
25 Of The Best Gig Economy Jobs
The best gig economy jobs provide the potential to earn a full-time income, while being more flexible than a traditional job. Here are our favorites.
21 Apps That Pay You Real Money Fast
There are a lot of legitimate, scam free apps that pay you money. Here are 21 apps that pay in cash or gift cards. Make extra money using smartphone apps!
17 Realistic Ways To Make $100 Per Day
There are a lot of ways to make $100 per day with a side hustle or online business. Here are some of the most realistic ways to make legit money online.
Are Americans More Financially Secure This Year Than Last? Or Just Being Optimistic?
The past few years have been tough ones for our economy, with the market dropping, unemployment skyrocketing, and other general economic indicators not being too favorable. A lot of people have lost a lot of their net worth during that time, and many of them were on the point of despondency because they didn’t know […]
Lending Club Update: Returns Increasing Above 10% As Higher Risk Loans Stay Current
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding higher risk loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income.
Saving Money
Make A Cheap Camera Stabilizer Instead Of Buying An Expensive Alternative
One great way to save money in your every day life is to make your own products instead of paying good money for things that you don’t have to. That can mean making your own dishwasher detergent, roasting your own coffee or installing your own patio instead of paying to have it done. Making Your […]
Frugal Things To Do In Minneapolis, Minnesota [Local Guide]
This local guide gives you things to do in Minneapolis. Minnesota to have fun while keeping things on the frugal side.
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.
Save Up To 90% On Your Next Amazon Purchase Using Snagshout
Snagshout helps you buy products on Amazon for up to 90% off, or more. All you have to do in return is leave a review of the product. Here’s how it works
The Financial Hope Conference – Creating Hope For A Smoother Financial Journey
You have likely heard of Steve and Annette Economides, otherwise fondly referred to as America’s Cheapest Family. The Economides raised five children while living on Steve’s modest income alone, and they did it without debt (save for a mortgage that they paid off within 11 years). The Economides have written three books: America’s Cheapest Family […]
Reviews
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.
Rich Uncles Review: Making Real Estate Investing Easier and Less Expensive
With the stock market being a financial roller coaster, diversifying beyond stocks and bonds is a rational strategy. Rich Uncles could be the way to do it.
3 Weeks With Buxfer.com: A Review
Buxfer.com is a new personal finance site that allows you to bring all your personal finance information together in one place, along the lines of competitors Mint.com, Geezeo.com. I recently signed up for the service so that I could weigh its advantages against the one I’m using right now, Mint.com. We recently became more deeply […]
Rize Money Review: Automatic Savings Account That Pays Interest
Rize Money is an “intelligent savings account” that allows you to setup savings goals and then save money automatically every month. Here’s a review.
Ibotta Means Easy Savings Of $240 A Year For The Average User
Ibotta app is a legitimate and easy way to save money. Here’s how you can leverage the cash rebates found in the app to save up hundreds per year!