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
How Do You Define True Wealth?
One of the discussions that we always seem to be having in this country has to do with what constitutes “wealthy.” How do you define wealth?
The Cost Of Raising An Olympian
For those lucky few athletes who win the gold at the Olympics, there are lucrative endorsement deals waiting. But what does it cost to raise an Olympian?
Higher Education Can Have A Negative Effect On Your Level Of Wealth
We’re all used to hearing that if we want to get ahead in life, you need to get a college education. Today I want to talk about an idea that is rarely discussed. The idea that education can negatively affect your bottom line! Education And Wealth: Millionaires Are Well Educated Now before we get too […]
14 Best Freelance Side Jobs To Consider
There are dozens of freelance platforms and social media that can help you find ways to make money. Here are some of the best freelance jobs.
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
3 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have a difficult time saving money. If the cash is there, it ends up getting spent! For those of us who need new ways of saving money, here are some great tips on saving more money than we thought possible. It’s All About Habits Before we get […]
My “Frugalist” And “Dumbest” Home Improvement Project Ever
The Project My “frugalist” and “dumbest” home improvement project took place last summer. We had just moved into our new house the previous fall, and it was late spring, early summer 2007. We decided that we’d like to spend a little more time outside, enjoying the weather while it lasted (here in Minnesota, you have […]
Unclaimed Tax Refunds: Do You Have A Refund Waiting For You?
The IRS estimates 1.1 million taxpayers who neglected to file a 2007 return are eligible for refunds, but that they had better act soon. The deadline for claiming a refund for that tax year is April 18th of 2011, and you must file a return to get a refund. 1.1 million taxpayers didn’t file their […]
How To Make Coupons An Effective Part Of Your Overall Saving Strategy
If you want to maximize the amount you can save, coupons can be an effective part of your overall saving strategy. Here’s how to maximize your couponing.
FreedomPop Free Cell Phone Service Review: Unboxing And Testing The FreedomPop HTC EVO 4G
When I heard that FreedomPop was going to be releasing a new free cell phone service, I was excited and signed up. Here’s a quick overview of the service and how it works.
Reviews
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.
Streitwise Review: Diversify Your Portfolio By Investing In Commercial Real Estate
If you’ve been looking to diversify your investment portfolio into a “hard asset” like real estate, you should take a close look at Streitwise.
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.
Wealthfront Review: Automated Low Cost Investing and Financial Planning
Wealthfront is one of the most well respected automated investing services (robo-advisers) available today. Let’s take a look at what sets them apart.
Bible Money Matters Redesign: A New Logo, Framework And Theme!
Bible Money Matters has been live on the internet since January of 2008. This past week we launched the site’s first redesign in almost 5 years.