Free Money Finance March Money Madness, Round 2, Posts 17-20 (Free Money Finance)

March 05, 2010

Free Money Finance March Money Madness, Round 2, Posts 17-20

Here we go with the second round of Free Money Finance March Money Madness (if you wonder what's going on in these posts, see my article announcing March Money Madness and/or click on my March Money 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 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 9

Long Term Care… Have You Thought About It? Maybe You Should! (Care) - Many people are sticking their heads in the sand and ignoring the results of studies done by AARP and others. Such actions can have a devastating effect on families, from an emotional and financial standpoint. Most people spend more time planning a vacation then they do their financial future. Planning is the key, and the earlier you start planning the higher your chances of successfully reaching and exceeding your goals.

VERSUS

Should Parents Have a Financial Double Standard For Sons and Daughters? (Parents) - This article explores the intricate relationship between finance and family value. Craig Ford, the author of the article, explore his own family situation to highlight some of the basic divides that create financial double standard for sons and daughters. The article may not have the answer for you, but it's thought provoking and encourages you to think about this particular situation.

GAME 10

How To Invest When You Don't Have Much Money (Much) - Investing is no longer only the realm of the wealthy. Here's how to invest profitably even if you only have a few hundred dollars to start.

VERSUS

The 10 Commandments for Frugal Living (Frugal) - While frugality doesn’t quite rise to the level of recognized religion, there are some laws to live by if you hope to lead a frugal life. These ten “commandments” will lead you away from the temptation to spend more money, and deliver you from the evils of debt.

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