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 17
- Retiring In Luxury Overseas For Cheap - Bargain or Bogus? (Bogus) - It seems that several times a year there will be some sort of article in the mass press about retirees living cheaply in a tropical paradise overseas. You have to wonder though, if it was that great then why doesn't everyone want to live there?
VERSUS
- From $18,403 to $124,514 In A Single Year! (Year) - In the span of 12 months, we increased our blogging income from $18K to 124K. Find out how we did it and what we are looking for next steps.
GAME 18
- Back to School Sales Aren't Just for Kids (School) - Don't ignore those school sales just because you don't have kids. Here are four reasons you need to pay attention!
VERSUS
- 7 Money Saving Gift Ideas (Gift) - We feel great about saving ourselves money. What's even better? Saving others money (especially when a common alternative is giving them something they don't want or need). This post highlights 7 money saving gifts to give your loved ones. They are truly gifts that keep on giving.
Year
School
Posted by: Elle | February 04, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Year
School
Posted by: Mike | February 04, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Game1: Bogus
Game2: School
Posted by: Travis @DebtChronicles | February 04, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Year
School
Posted by: Pete | February 04, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Year
School
Posted by: Dana | February 04, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Bogus
Gift
Posted by: GE Miller | February 04, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Year
School
Posted by: Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey | February 04, 2011 at 11:39 AM
year
school
Posted by: Kevin | February 04, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Bogus
Gift
Posted by: KMI | February 04, 2011 at 12:24 PM
game 17: Bogus
game 18: Gift
Posted by: jim | February 04, 2011 at 12:48 PM
bogus
school
Posted by: Jason@LiveRealNow | February 04, 2011 at 01:10 PM
year
school
Posted by: IntelligentSpeculator | February 04, 2011 at 01:42 PM
year
school
Posted by: Craig | February 04, 2011 at 01:46 PM
My votes!
year
gift
Posted by: Sophie | February 04, 2011 at 01:55 PM
YEAR
Posted by: Stephan Buu | February 04, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Year
School
Posted by: Sandy @ yesiamcheap | February 04, 2011 at 02:42 PM
Year
School
Posted by: Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog | February 04, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Bogus
Gift
Posted by: Paul Williams | February 04, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Game 17 - Bogus
Game 18 - Gift
Posted by: Lola | February 04, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Bogus
School
Posted by: Julie | February 04, 2011 at 04:42 PM
year
school
Posted by: Barbara Friedberg | February 04, 2011 at 07:24 PM
year
school
Posted by: Pete | February 05, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Year
gift
Posted by: MD | February 05, 2011 at 01:33 PM
17: Year
18: School
Posted by: Kay Lynn @ Bucksome Boomer | February 06, 2011 at 09:33 AM
school
Posted by: Lisa @ Cents To Save | February 06, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Game 17: Year
Game 18: School
Posted by: Roger, the Amateur Financier | February 06, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Year
School
Posted by: Matt Bell | February 06, 2011 at 10:55 PM
These games are now over. The winners are:
Game 17: Year
Game 18: School
Thanks to everyone for voting. Another set of games is out today -- be sure to vote!
Posted by: FMF | February 07, 2011 at 09:45 AM
YEAR
SCHOOL
Posted by: CHRISTINE | February 07, 2011 at 10:49 PM