Here we go with the Elite 8 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 3
- Dirty Car Dealership Tactics (Tactics) - Ever wondered how car salesman try to scam you? Whether it's high-pressure sales pitches or additional fees, there are many tactics you should lookout for when shopping for a car. Here are a few ways Alan and his wife caught one dealership trying to rip them off.
VERSUS
- 10 Things That Broke People Do (That Keep Them Broke) (Broke) - We’ve all got friends in our lives that are nice people, but they always seem to be broke. They don’t have a dime to their name, and if you ask them why, they don’t have a clue. Here is why they're broke.
GAME 4
- 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
- Proverbs Guide to Finance (Proverbs) - It's been said that you can get a master’s degree in finance by reading Proverbs a few times. That's pretty much true. Aside from the degree, your financial life will also go pretty well if you follow these 7 basic principles found in Proverbs.
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Money Smarts | March 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Chris @cfcents.com | March 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Elle | March 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog | March 25, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Krystal | March 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Derek Clark | March 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Balance Junkie | March 25, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Echo | March 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter | March 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Paul @ Sports on a Dime | March 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Broke Proverbs
Posted by: Thomas J | March 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Jack and Jill | March 25, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: MacKenzie Howard | March 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Tushar Mathur | March 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Tiffany Clark | March 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM
broke
guide
Posted by: David @ SEO writer | March 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Miranda | March 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Brian | March 25, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Assaf | March 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Wojo | March 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Kevin | March 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Tactics and Proverbs
Posted by: Kevin@OutOfYourRut | March 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM
broke
guide
Posted by: Neal | March 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Matt Jabs | March 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey | March 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Jeff Rose | March 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Mr. Stoutfoam | March 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: laura@mtp | March 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Chris | March 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM
tactics
guide
Posted by: Arohan | March 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM
game 3 : tactics
game 4 : guide
Posted by: jim | March 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Evan | March 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Broke
Proverbs.
Posted by: Amanda | March 25, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Kay Lynn @ Bucksome Boomer | March 25, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Christopher | March 25, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Khaleef @ KNS Financial | March 25, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: KMI | March 25, 2011 at 02:36 PM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Sustainable PF | March 25, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Game 3 - Tactics
Game 4 - Guide
Posted by: Crystal | March 25, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Squirrelers | March 25, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Paula | March 25, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Craig | March 25, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Broke
Proverbs
Posted by: Paul Williams | March 25, 2011 at 09:39 PM
guide
broke
Posted by: Brad | March 25, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Bank Guru | March 26, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Broke
Guide
Posted by: Philip | March 26, 2011 at 01:04 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: Beating Broke | March 26, 2011 at 01:34 AM
Tactics
Proverbs
Posted by: Invest It Wisely | March 26, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Tactics
Posted by: Tax Guy | March 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Tactics
Guide
Posted by: John @ Passive Family Income | March 26, 2011 at 01:02 PM