Here we go with the first round of Free Money Finance March Money Madness (to follow all the action 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 11
- Children: The Anti-retirement Plan (Plan) - This post is great because it is true! If we didn't have kids, I sure that we would be more excited about putting money away in a Roth, which gives us benefits, than in a 529. Man is naturally selfish.
VERSUS
- Black Swan Investing – Making a Fortune off Rare Events (Swan) - Black Swan Investing is the notion of profiting handsomely from the unexpected. Rare events can yield huge payoffs. See what Black Swan Investing is all about and whether it's worth dedicating a small portion of your portfolio to speculating for spectacular gains.
GAME 12
- Should You Have A Larger Emergency Fund Given the Current Economy? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself (Ask) - Emergency funds are not one size fit all and the size of your Emergency Fund is not a static number. It is important to look at your own situation from time to time and make sure your current emergency fund still fits your life style. With the unemployment rate at 9.8%, here are some questions to help you think about whether you should increase the size of your emergency fund. Ask yourself these questions on a regular basis and you'll feel more financially secure.
VERSUS
- How I Make Money Blogging (Blogging) - I enjoy blogging more than anything else I’ve ever done as a hobby or job in my life. My online community is one of the first things I look forward to in the morning and blogging is the last thing I do almost every night. This post covers how I've made nearly $6000 between February and December 2010 doing what I love. Check out how I turned a hobby into a sixth of my actual income in less than a year!
1. Plan
2. Blogging
Posted by: indio | January 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Plan
Blogging
Posted by: Josh | January 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM
ask
Posted by: Mara Myers | January 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Kevin | January 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Julie | January 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM
1 Swan
2. Blogging
Posted by: REB | January 28, 2011 at 11:58 AM
1. Swan
2. Ask
Posted by: R | January 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM
ask
Posted by: Jackie | January 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Ask
Posted by: Jennifer | January 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Game 11: Swan
Game 12: Blogging
Posted by: Crystal @ BFS | January 28, 2011 at 12:26 PM
11: plan
12: blogging
Posted by: Jason@LiveRealNow | January 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: MikeS | January 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Game 11 Swan
Game 12 Blogging
Posted by: Charlotte | January 28, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Game 11 Swan
Game 12 Blogging
Posted by: Val | January 28, 2011 at 12:51 PM
11. Swan
12 Ask
Posted by: Lars | January 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM
1. Swan
2. Ask
Posted by: MMD | January 28, 2011 at 01:01 PM
11. Plan
12. Blogging
Posted by: Chris | January 28, 2011 at 01:03 PM
ask
Posted by: alecia | January 28, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Game 12 Blogging
Posted by: Aloysa | January 28, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Elle | January 28, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Plan
Blogging
Posted by: Mike Mitchell | January 28, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Money Reasons | January 28, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Blogging
Posted by: Tonia | January 28, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Tonia H
Posted by: Tonia | January 28, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Squirrelers | January 28, 2011 at 03:26 PM
1. Swan
2. Ask
Posted by: Mary | January 28, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Blogging
Posted by: Tonia | January 28, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Paul Williams | January 28, 2011 at 05:26 PM
11. Swan
12. Ask
Posted by: Ryan | January 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM
plan
blogging
Posted by: Everyday Tips | January 28, 2011 at 10:37 PM
YUp.. most of the article really help us to manage our money.. cool
Posted by: zolar | January 29, 2011 at 01:14 AM
swan
blogging
Posted by: Mark | January 29, 2011 at 02:39 AM
swan
blogging
Posted by: Dana | January 29, 2011 at 06:06 AM
swan
blogging
Posted by: Craig | January 29, 2011 at 08:25 AM
1. Swan
2. Blogging
Posted by: Amanda L Grossman | January 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Game 12: Blogging
Posted by: Melissa | January 29, 2011 at 03:01 PM
Swan
Ask
Posted by: spivey | January 29, 2011 at 03:21 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Daniel | January 29, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Mike | January 30, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: Lisa @ Cents To Save | January 30, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Swan
Ask
Posted by: Ethan | January 30, 2011 at 11:35 PM
These games are now over. The winners are:
Game 11: Swan
Game 12: Blogging
Thanks to everyone for voting. Another set of games is out today -- be sure to vote!
Posted by: FMF | January 31, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Swan
Blogging
Posted by: KMI | February 01, 2011 at 01:45 PM