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
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.
20 Best Side Hustles To Make An Extra $500 per Month
There are lots of ways to make extra money outside of a day job. Here are the best side hustles to help you make an extra $500 per month, or more.
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 […]
From Side Hustle To 7 Figure Exit: Becoming A Fulfilled By Amazon Millionaire
Jon Elder was able to scale his Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) business to over $10 million in sales in under five years, and later sell for 7 figures.
How To Make The Most Money From Your Decluttering Efforts
To make the most money from your clutter when decluttering your home, it’s important to diversify and sell your things through a variety of venues.
Saving Money
Saving Tip: Save Like You’re Paying Off A High Interest Debt
I was driving down the highway on my way home from work the other day when I looked up and saw a billboard for a local bank. It had a two sentence ad for their high-yield savings account that really caught my attention. It said: Your future called. It said to send money This really […]
My Shopping Experience At A Discount Grocery Store
One of my goals for the year is to lower my grocery bill. One strategy that intrigued me was visiting a discount grocery store.
Is Your Desire To Save Money Costing You Money?
There was a time when I spent money to save money, thinking I was a smart shopper. Here’s how this technique cost me money and may be costing you money too.
How To Save Money On Getting Your Car Serviced Or Repaired
Automotive tasks I can do: change a tire clean and replace an air filter change oil replace wiper blades jumpstart, test and replace a battery replace a taillight Automotive tasks I can’t do (partial list): isolate a pinhole leak in the fuel filler neck and hose assembly maintain and/or replace an evaporator canister recognize the […]
Why You Should Save 3 To 12 Months Of Expenses In Emergency Savings
The large emergency fund or contingency fund is an important part of a good financial plan. Here’s why you should save 3-12 months of expenses.
Reviews
You Need A Budget 4 (YNAB 4) Mobile App Review: Accounts, Budget And Cloud Sync On The Go
The mobile apps for YNAB 4 are a worthy add-on to the full desktop application and well worth the cost. Adding transactions and checking your budget on the go has never been easier.
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.
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.
Visible Review: Unlimited Calling, Texting And Data For One Low Cost
Visible is a new mobile provider that uses the Verizon network to give you unlimited calling, texting and data for only $40 a month. Here’s our review.
Ally Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
A week or so ago I talked about how I had opened a new online high yield savings account with one of the personal finance blogosphere’s favorite banks, CapitalOne360. CapitalOne360 is great because of a variety of factors, but for me the ability to set up sub-accounts, and to budget using their automatic withdrawals to […]