Free Money Finance March Madness, Championship; Your Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card Too

We're down to the last two posts 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 the "game" below -- simply comment on which post you like better. Here we go:

• Snowflaking:  A Primer (Snowflaking) - Snowflaking is a concept that many people actually employ but few people can name. It involves systematically and purposely saving and earning small amounts of "extra" money to reduce debt or increase savings. Doing this in a purposeful manner can make a huge difference in your financial health.  This post outlines what snowflaking is and how to get started implementing it in your own life.  It has worked wonders for me!

VERSUS

• How I Taught My Preschooler the Value of a Dollar (Dollar) - It's important to teach young children about hard work, saving, and spending.  In a quite accidental way, I used a chart system to teach my son the value of money and hard work.  If you teach your children about delayed gratification early, it will have a positive effect on their money management skills throughout life.

In addition, I still have a $50 gift card courtesy of SmartyPig for one commenter dwarn at random. Here's how you can win it:

1. Leave a comment/vote below for your favorite post of the two above.

2. Sometime on Tuesday, I'll stop by the post, stop the submissions, and name the winner.

3. It will be that person's responsibility to check back to see if they are a winner and then email me their contact information.

4. Once I'm contacted, I'll mail out the card.

A few rules for these giveaways:

1. I will be the complete and final judge.

2. Legal disclaimer: I can not guarantee safe delivery of the items. The prize will be sent via mail and since it comes from SmartyPig, it should be fine, but since I can't control the mail I won't be held accountable if there's a mess up.

3. If you win and do not contact me within a week of winning, I reserve the right to give your prize away to another winner. Note again: I won't track down the winners -- it's your responsibility to come back and see if you won.

4. Local laws, rules, and regulations apply.

Good luck! Post a comment below for your chance to win!

Comments

[Thejapchap]

Dollar

[M.B.]

Snowflaking

[Caanan]

I really liked How I Taught My Preschooler the Value of a Dollar (Dollar).

[Beth]

While I think that both posts are great, I'll have to place my vote for...Snowflaking.

[Benjamin]

How I taught my preschooler the value of a dollar gets my vote.

[Alan]

Dollar

[David]

My vote is for snowflaking but my question is when you have a family that will not participate, what measures can you take to get them on board?

[fathersez]

Tough choice, but my money is on Dollar.

Best regards

My vote is for Snowflaking!

[Odnal]

Snowflaking

[Hal]

I vote for snowflaking!

[geoff]

Dollar

[paidtwice]

Snowflaking :) Thanks for all the votes to get my post this far!

[Joe Ziska]

Snowflaking

[Leffy]

Snowflaking.

[Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net]

Dollar! And thanks to everyone for voting!

[TheMightyQuinn]

Dollar!

[Denise]

Dollar

[That One Caveman]

Snowflaking

[Looby]

Dollar! although both are excellent.

[Ken]

Snowflaking

[Christopher G.]

I vote for the Dollar post. Thank you.

[Noah]

Interesting question. Snowflaking is better for actual readers of this site, i.e. adults with income, but good money lessons to youth will cascade eerywhere. I vote value of a dollar, as the rewards are more positive for society as a whole.

[KellyB]

Snowflaking rocks!

[1stopmom]

I vote for dollar!!!

[Rob]

Snowflaking

[Tricia]

Dollar! What a great idea!

[Jessica]

Snowflaking!

[Betsy @ Save 4 Fun]

I agree that both are great, but since I can only pick one and since snowflaking is a tip I personally can use immediate, I'm going with Snowflaking!

[Matt]

Snowflaking

[Shanti @ Antishay Ventenne]

Dollar!

[Nick]

Dollar

[Staci]

How I Taught My Preschooler the Value of a Dollar

[Alison]

Snowflaking

[Violet]

I vote Snowflaking.

[Amanda Roberts]

I prefer the Dollar post. Its such unique advice!

[Brian]

I'm going for Snowflaking

[Finance Girl]

Snowflaking

[Christine]

My vote goes to Dollar!

[Jeffrey]

I vote for Dollar.

[Helen]

Both posts were great, but I've actually taken snowflaking to heart and to the bank! My vote is for snowflaking!

[Heidi]

I love the "Snowflaking: A Primer (Snowflaking)" post! It is great!!!!

[Lacy]

I have to vote Snowflaking.

[Alex]

Dollar

[CBaker]

dollar

[jim]

Snowflaking

[lu3]

I vote for Snowflaking.

[Jen]

Dollar!

[Sarah]

I love Lynnae's blogs (tons of great real life ideas) but snowflaking has really helped me in my debt reduction. My vote is for snowflake.

[Ashley]

Snowflaking!