Free Money Finance March Madness, Round 1, Posts 37-40 (Free Money Finance)

February 09, 2009

Free Money Finance March Madness, Round 1, Posts 37-40

Here we go with the first 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 -- you will help determine the winner! Criteria for the best article is somewhat subjective, but you can use these factors as a guide: 1) practicality of the post 2) how interesting/provocative/unique it is, 3) the "personal-ness" of it and 4) its impact on net worth.

Here are today's games:

GAME 19

10 Ways to Save Money During the Recession (Recession) - This is a great article because it contains some of the best ideas to help people deal with the recession. This is not a time to put your head in the sand. Stay alert. Being prepared for opportunities is perhaps the best strategy you can have.

VERSUS

What's The Point Of A Phonebook Anymore? How Do I Stop Getting One Every 3 Months? (Phonebook) - Who told the phone book company I actually wanted this? What percentage of the population even uses it anymore? Mine goes from my doorstep to my recycle bin as soon as I see 1 of the 5 that come every few months.

GAME 20

State Schools Save Dollars, Make Sense (Sense) - Like a lot of people, Farnoosh had a case of the top-tier college envy in high school, she worked hard for the grades and didn’t want to be dragged down by attending some local state university. That’s a tough lesson to learn for a lot of people, but it’s also an important financial advantage when you consider the enormous amounts of student debt graduates are accumulating. This post is pretty awesome because it gives you some insight into the mind of most high-achievers and offers two solid lists full of advice and additional info. How can you go wrong with that?

VERSUS

10 Ways To Make Your Stuff Feel New Again (New) - Help your family and your pocketbook by using these tips to help bring back the luster in your life. Make that diamond ring look like new again and make your home look fresh and clean for very little money.

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