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 15
- Enjoy March Madness 2011 College Basketball on a Dime (Dime) - This post describes how to enjoy some of the best seats to a March Madness game for practically nothing. Often we work hard to save our money to enjoy great seats at sporting events. By having some patience and humility, you can enjoy the great seats without wasting your hard earned money. Find out how I watched THE classic 2010 March Madness game between Kansas St. and Xavier from the 7th row for less than a Dime.
VERSUS
- Why watching House Hunters is bad for my finances (Watching) - I just turned on the TV and HGTV was on. And House Hunters was on. They were in Texas (I live in NJ, right next to NYC). By the way, why the heck I do not live in Texas?!?! Have you seen those houses?!?!? OMG!!! It would probably be cheaper to buy normal houses for all of our family in Texas than one near our families for us....
GAME 16
- Make Money Buying and Reselling Things You Know About! (Reselling) - I am submitting this post because it is a stepping stone ANYONE for any economic background can take to impact their net worth in powerful ways! I grew up extremely poor and I have helped many people employ these techniques to get a head start in their financial lives!!!
VERSUS
- Want to Buy a Home? Do Your Prep Work to Ace Mortgage Approval (Approval) - When trying to buy a house, many consumers share their financial information with lenders to determine their eligibility for a home loan. They know that a few factors are put together like pieces of a puzzle, but they may not realize they have the ability to control those puzzle pieces before applying in order to gain approval for a mortgage that fits their needs and pocketbook. This article helps consumers be prepared and knowledgeable by illustrating how income, assets, credit and debt can paint a portrait of fiscal responsibility and pave the way to homeownership.
Game 15 - Dime
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Paul | February 02, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Game 15 - Watching - of course :)
Game 16 - Reselling
Posted by: Nick | February 02, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Game 15-Watching
Game 16-Approval
Posted by: Ann | February 02, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Watching
Reselling
Posted by: NoTrustFund | February 02, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Watching (coin flip on this one)
Reselling
Posted by: Squirrelers | February 02, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Game 15 - Dime
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Heather | February 02, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Watching
Reselling
Posted by: A | February 02, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Watching
Reselling
Posted by: Paul Williams | February 02, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Game 15 - Dime
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: John | February 02, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Watching
Reselling
Reselling is a fantastic post, I realized this past month that knowing the market for something is everything. If you know what it's worth and can jump on opportunities, there's no limit to what you can do.
Posted by: Daniel | February 02, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Game 15 - watching
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: andrea williams | February 02, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Game 15 - watching
Game 16 - approval
Posted by: amber | February 02, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Game 15: Watching
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Kelly | February 02, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Abby | February 02, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: liz | February 02, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Game 15: Watching
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: CoCo | February 02, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Vicki | February 02, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Frank the Tank | February 02, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Watching
Reselling
Posted by: KMI | February 02, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Game 15 - Dime
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Kristin | February 02, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Game 16 Approval
Posted by: Eli | February 02, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Derek | February 02, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Brian | February 02, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Game 15 - Dime
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Clayton | February 02, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Watching
Reselling
Posted by: Lauren | February 02, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Jason | February 02, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Craig | February 02, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: betsy | February 02, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Carrie | February 02, 2011 at 01:22 PM
15 - Dime
16 - Approval
Posted by: Tony | February 02, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Danmcguff | February 02, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Watching
Approval
Posted by: elle | February 02, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Game 15: Watching.
Game 16: Approval.
Posted by: Brian | February 02, 2011 at 01:30 PM
game 15 : watching
game 16 : reselling
Posted by: jim | February 02, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Game 16- Approval!!!!!!
Posted by: Katie | February 02, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Game 15 - Watching
Game 16 - Reselling. Thanks for the props Daniel - I really appreciate that :-)
Posted by: Nate | February 02, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Game 16- Approval
Posted by: Jolie | February 02, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Jonathan | February 02, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Meaghan | February 02, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: earle | February 02, 2011 at 03:29 PM
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: RD | February 02, 2011 at 03:44 PM
watching
reselling
Posted by: Pete | February 02, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Game 15 Dime
Posted by: Ryan Gasser | February 02, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Watching
Posted by: brooklyn money | February 02, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Dime
Reselling
Posted by: Natalie | February 02, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Game 16 - Approval
Posted by: Lindsay | February 02, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Doug | February 02, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Q. Cunningham | February 02, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Game 15: Dime
Game 16: Approval
Posted by: Aubrey | February 02, 2011 at 05:57 PM
game 15 dime game 16 approval
Posted by: megan | February 02, 2011 at 06:17 PM