Here's the second round of 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.) I've listed each "game" (one post versus another) in segments along with the wording provided by the author when the post was submitted. I've also listed a keyword(s) after each post title to make it easy to vote (as a made-up example, you can just comment: Game 1 - Saving; Game 2 - Investing, etc.) Be sure to comment which one you like the best out of each set of two. Here we go:
GAME 5
- Discipline and personal finance (Discipline) - Being successful with your personal finances doesn't happen by accident. It requires lots of planning and discipline. Which areas of your finances could you work on?
VERSUS
- Your First Million Dollars (Million) - To plan to be rich, it takes just that . . . planning. Becoming rich is hard work that requires a great deal of self discipline, basic money management skills, goal setting, focus and diligence. This post breaks down in very simple terms how to build wealth in an easy to follow step-by-step process.
GAME 6
- Dollars Before Cents (Dollars) - In personal finance, we sometimes focus on all the itty bitty, small details. When focusing on changing your life, on getting out of debt it is best to get the dollars right before the cents. Sure, the cents add up to a dollar. Cut down on the dollars first and you'll find yourself ahead a lot faster. It may even save you some effort!
VERSUS
- A little-too-late advice on building wealth (Late) - Well, we're all stupid. Some of us stupider than others, but mama always told me stupid is as stupid does. If you can read this list and you haven't messed up all of these points already, you may find a way to destupidify.
million
late
Posted by: Cindy M | March 09, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Discipline
Late
Posted by: CBaker | March 09, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Discipline
Late
Posted by: paidtwice | March 09, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Discipline
Dollars
Posted by: Tim | March 09, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Game 5: Discipline
Game 6: Late
Posted by: Jeffrey | March 09, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Game 5: Discipline
Game 6: Dollars
:)
Posted by: No Debt Plan | March 09, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Million
Dollars
Posted by: Anon | March 09, 2008 at 08:29 PM
5 Discipline
6 Late
Posted by: Super Saver | March 09, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Million
Late
Posted by: kentuckyliz | March 09, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Million
Late
Posted by: Ryan | March 09, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Million
Late
Posted by: Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net | March 09, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Million
Late
Posted by: Patrick | March 09, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Discipline
Late
Posted by: Livingalmostlarge | March 09, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Million
Late
Posted by: Lily | March 10, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Game 5 - Discipline
Game 6 - Late
Posted by: Beth | March 10, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Game 5: Discipline
Game 6: Dollars
Posted by: Melissa | March 10, 2008 at 10:22 AM
1. Discipline
2. Dollars
Posted by: Matt | March 10, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Game 5: Discipline
Game 6: Dollars
Posted by: Ken | March 10, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Million
Late
Posted by: Finance Girl | March 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Million
Late
Posted by: PT | March 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM
5: Discipline
6: Dollars
Posted by: Eric | March 10, 2008 at 01:33 PM
The voting for this round has ended. Winners are:
5 - Discipline
6 - Late
Posted by: FMF | March 11, 2008 at 01:14 PM