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 27
- Debt Reduction Strategy Guide (Guide) - I decided to share how we were able to eliminate my credit card debt and pay off our car loan early. I also rallied other personal finance bloggers to share their secrets to success. It's a practical guide for everyone motivated to meet their goals.
VERSUS
- The Cure For Greed (Greed) - I’m sharing a personal story about an economic epiphany I had years ago that genuinely changed my life and the way I view and deal with money. Although the title may appear pretentious—as though I have the market cornered on understanding the emotion involved in virtually every personal and institutional economic collapse—I feel qualified to render this “THE” cure for greed because it is something with which I battle personally. Our net worth can’t help but be improved when we are able to see and name greed in all of its forms; but more importantly, we’ll view our net worth entirely differently.
GAME 28
- How To Make Six Figures At Almost Any Age (Age) - Earning more than $100,000 a year is achievable by most people, at practically any working age. There is more money out there than you can imagine. You just have to want to earn more and this article will show you how. Don't settle for financial mediocrity if you don't have to!
VERSUS
- Visualizing How the Things You Own, End Up Owning You (Owning) - Think your material possessions don’t own you? Think again. To identify just how much your future income (and your life) you’ve leveraged away, use my “how your stuff ends up owning you” calendar visualization exercise. You’ll never think of debt, consumption and financing the same way ever again!
Guess I'm going to go with Elle's "Guide" that helps others reduce debt, and my "Age" which helps people believe in themselves to make more money! Good one-two combo! :)
Thanks for hosting FMF.
Posted by: Financial Samurai | February 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Kevin | February 16, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Game 27: Guide
Game 28: Owning
Posted by: jim | February 16, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Guide
Owning
Posted by: Matt SF | February 16, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Guide
Owning
Posted by: KMI | February 16, 2011 at 03:08 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Elle | February 16, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: MM | February 16, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Mike - Saving Money Today | February 16, 2011 at 03:35 PM
I might have voted for Greed if I could have watched the video in his post, but it's blocked due to copyright restrictions. So my vote is:
Guide
Owning
Posted by: Paul Williams | February 16, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey | February 16, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: The Saved Quarter | February 16, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Game 27: Guide
Game 28: Age
Posted by: Crystal @ BFS | February 16, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Jackie | February 17, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Holly | February 17, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Sandy @ yesiamcheap | February 17, 2011 at 04:38 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Amanda L Grossman | February 17, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Julie | February 17, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Guide
Age
Posted by: Lisa @ Cents To Save | February 18, 2011 at 05:51 AM
These games are now over. The winners are:
Game 27: Guide
Game 28: Age
Thanks to everyone for voting. Another set of games is out today -- be sure to vote!
Posted by: FMF | February 18, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Free-You're killing me here! Each one of these articles is fantastic. The brief notes are so compelling. I cannot decide!!!! Is there a place to vote for both in each game? This is really some quality contact!!!
Posted by: Barbara Friedberg | February 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM