Free Money Finance March Madness, Championship

We're now down to the final two posts left in Free Money Finance March Madness (if you wonder what's going on in these posts, see my article announcing March Madness and/or click on my March Madness category link and scroll down to read all the posts involved in this subject.) It's been a long road -- starting with almost 128 posts. And now it's only these two left to contend for the championship.

It's ironic (or maybe appropriate) that after all that voting, all the games, all the coin toss-decisions (I had several posts tied in the early rounds that were decided by a coin flip), that the top two posts ended up being written by the same person.

I've listed the final "game" below along with the wording provided by the author when the post was submitted. Be sure to comment which one you like the best to have a chance to win a free book. Here we go:

• Ten Simple Ways to Cover Your Ass(ets) - Saving and investing are only part of the equation...You also have to protect the wealth that you've managed to amass, no matter how much or little that may be.

VERSUS

• Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar - I like this one because it's a perfect example of how easy it is to use everyday occurrences to teach kids about money. And guess what? It works!

I'll leave voting up on these until 5 pm Eastern time on Sunday, April 1. Sometime on Monday, I'll announce the champion along with the winners of the five books.

Comments

[InvestmentsLoans.net]

teaching kids the value of a dollar. i really liked that post the whole way. it is a great finance BLOG post.. bit of a story.. bit of good info.. bit of personality.. That's the winner for mine.

[Blaine Moore (First Time Home Owner)]

I have to go with teaching kids the value of a dollar as well. Covering your assets is useful information, but not necessarily original. Teaching the kids is a unique occurrance that many parents could and probably will use after reading it.

[Madame X]

Despite the lack of suspense over who the winning author will be, I throw in my vote for Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar.

[Jonathan C]

My vote is cast for "Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar". It was personably written, informative, creative, interesting, and applicable.

Thanks.

[RootAnn]

Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar has my vote. In a time when a lot of kids don't understand money enough to hold onto it, starting young & well makes big sense (cent$).

[Rachel Stephens]

My vote's to 10 Simple Ways to Cover Your Ass(ets). I love the clever title, but more importantly, I thought it was a great and concise read. A lot of important information that's quickly and intelligently discussed makes for a great post.

[Jo]

My vote is for 10 Simple Ways to Cover your Ass(ets). I really like both articles, I think I voted for both of them before. 10 simples ways I think is much more useful and revelant to more people. It is easy to read and understandable, short, and gives good advice that goes beyond what most articles I read do. It's a wonderful article.

[Anne]

I vote for 10 Simple Ways to Cover Your Ass(ets) simply because it has wider applicability. The other post is great, but only for those who have kids (and youngish kids, at that).