Free Money Finance March Madness, Sweet 16, Posts 5-8

Here's the third 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 3

• 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

• 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.

GAME 4

• Lucky moves or smart choices? (Lucky) - How do you know if luck or wisdom played a role in your finances?  Did you make the right financial decisions or were you just in the right place at the right time?  Did you weigh ever decision or roll the dice?  Are there ways to change things in your favor?

VERSUS

• Shopping at Costco the frugal way (Costco) - Here's how to become an extremely disciplined Costco shopper and save significant amounts of money, even for small families.

Comments

[Beth]

Game 3 - Discipline
Game 4 - Costco

[CBaker]

Late
Costco

[paidtwice]

Late
Lucky

[Livingalmostlarge]

Late
Lucky

[Jeffrey]

Game 3: Late
Game 4: Lucky

[Lynnae @ Being Frugal.net]

Discipline
Costco

[CyanSquirrel]

3. Late
4. Costco

[Madame X]

Game 3 Late
Game 4 lucky

[Super Saver]

Late
Costco

[kentuckyliz]

Late
Costco

[shouldbeworking]

Game 3: Late is blocked by my filter, so I can't vote in this game.
Game 4: Costco

[Madame X]

3: Discipline
4:Lucky

[Lily]

Late
Costco

[FMF]

Voting for this round is over. Winners are:

3 - Late
4 - Costco

[Matt]

Discipline
Costco

[Brip Blap]

Thanks everyone! I'm amazed and flattered I've made it this far!

[Jane]

Game 3 - Discipline
Game 4 lucky