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
Christians And Wealth: Do They Mix?
Today I’d like to tackle a difficult topic. Every Christian surely has struggled with thoughts about becoming rich: is it a godly thing to do? It’s not always easy to understand how God views wealth. However, the Bible does have a lot to say about the topic of money. So let’s start there, with the […]
Swagbucks Review: What Is It, How Does It Work And What Can You Earn And Win?
Swagbucks is a free online rewards program where you can earn gift cards, prizes and other rewards just for searching, filling our surveys and other easy activities. Here’s how to get started.
Dosh App Review: Earn Cash Back On Your Online And In-Store Shopping
Dosh is a smartphone app that helps you to get cash back for all your spending. Here’s how it works, and how you can get the most cash back.
18 Websites To Make Extra Money Via Surveys, Panels, Polls & Cash Back
These 18 websites will help you to make extra money by filling out surveys and polls, being on panels and by getting cash back. Get earning today!
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
Drive Free Cars And Retire Rich!
While taking part in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University”, we heard a great example of how you could turn traditional thinking around, and make your money work for you. Drive Free Cars For Life! They started the lesson out by talking about how the average new car payment for 1/3 of car buyers is $475 […]
How To Deal with Out of Control Spending
“Where does all my money go?” “Why isn’t there any money left at the end of the month?” “I can’t pay all my bills every month.” If one of these phrases describes you, you probably have a problem with spending. Quite simply, your spending is out of control. People spend money for different reasons. If […]
Spend Money To Slash Your Budget
Sometimes spending money can end up saving you money in the long run. Here’s how.
Why I Try To Avoid Stocking Up On Deals
Do you still buy items on clearance and stock up or do you take an as-needed approach? Here’s why I try to avoid stocking up on deals.
Trim Savings Assistant Helps You To Save Money Automatically
Trim is a free service that helps you to save money by canceling unused subscriptions, negotiating lower costs, automating savings and more.
Reviews
HSBC Direct Bank Review: Online High Yield Savings Account
As I continue my search to find the best high yield savings accounts for our family, one that keeps showing up on my radar and that seems to have an extremely strong reputation is the online savings accounts from HSBC Advance. HSBC Advance doesn’t have branches, the accounts are online only – but it is […]
Axos Bank Review: A Full Service Banking Experience
Axos Bank is almost unusual among online banks, in that it offers nearly all banking services. Here’s what you can expect with Axos in this Axos Bank review.
Pocket Your Dollars Book Review: 5 Attitude Changes That Will Help You Change Your Life
Getting rid of debt is about so much more than just creating a spreadsheet and a budget. It’s about the emotions, beliefs and attitudes that we hold that can end up getting us in trouble if we’re not careful.
Splash Financial Review: Consolidate And Refinance Student Loans
Splash Financial is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to either refinance student loans or do a student loan consolidation. Here’s what to expect.
PocketSmith Review: Forecast The Future Of Your Finances
If you’ve been searching for an app that provides detailed account information and future forecasts of your finances, PocketSmith might be worth a look.