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 5
- We're Debt Free! (Free) - We just sent off our final payoff to Wachovia Dealer Services on our VW Sportwagen. In just over 11 months we have managed to pay off $63,535.65 of credit cards, credit lines and two vehicle loans. Yes we still owe on the house but don’t rain on my parade. Since this is such a special day I’ve asked FiscalWife to help document our story sharing her insights on our journey to financial freedom because I certainly couldn’t be writing this post without her incredible help and support through this process.
VERSUS
- 277 Ways to Save Money (277) - When money is tight, it’s time to save. Just about everyone can benefit from saving a bit, including many businesses. Continuing with our personal development series, I present the world’s longest list of ways to save money.
GAME 6
- 10 Ways to (re)Use Shopping Bags (Bags) - Everybody gets shopping bags from stores. Almost everybody. Well, not hippies, but everyone else. Instead of adding them to the landfills, reuse them to save yourself some money and spare yourself needless aggravation.
VERSUS
- This 1 Question Will Change Your Spending Habits (Habits) - What makes this post great: A powerful question can have a profound effect on us. Asking the right question can lead to a whole new life. This question can help you change your life forever.
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Kevin | January 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: David @ seo-writer.com | January 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Peter | January 21, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Paul Williams | January 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Bags
Posted by: [email protected] | January 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Christy | January 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Game 6: Bags
Posted by: Jenn | January 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog | January 21, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Bags
Posted by: Paul | January 21, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Sher | January 21, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Bags
Posted by: Sustainable PF | January 21, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Khaleef @ KNS Financial | January 21, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Bags
Posted by: KMI | January 21, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Free
Habits
Posted by: Craig | January 21, 2011 at 02:17 PM
game 5 : 277
game 6 : bags
Posted by: jim | January 21, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Game 5: 277
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Randall | January 21, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Free
Habits
Posted by: Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey | January 21, 2011 at 03:17 PM
game 5: free
game 6: habits
Posted by: sandra | January 21, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Bags
Posted by: Crystal @ BFS | January 21, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Assaf | January 21, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Norma | January 21, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Game 5: 277
Game 6: Habits
Posted by: Red | January 21, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Game 5 Free
Game 6 Habits
Posted by: Mark | January 21, 2011 at 11:33 PM
277
Habits
Posted by: Amanda L Grossman | January 22, 2011 at 02:39 PM
277
Habits
Posted by: Megan | January 22, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Free
Habits
Posted by: Julie | January 22, 2011 at 05:24 PM
5: Free
6: Bags
Posted by: Davisesq212 | January 23, 2011 at 12:35 AM
These games are now over. The winners are:
Game 5: Free
Game 6: Habits
Thanks to everyone for voting. Another set of games is out today -- be sure to vote!
Posted by: FMF | January 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM