FMF March Money Madness, Round 2, Posts 25-28 (Free Money Finance)

April 01, 2013

FMF March Money Madness, Round 2, Posts 25-28

Here we go with the second 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 13

Lessons in Gratitude: I Opened That Box and Couldn’t Stop Crying (Gratitude) - Sometimes the greatest gifts are not expensive or glittery. Sometimes they aren't appreciated and treasured until long after the wrapping paper is ripped off and the box is opened.

VERSUS

Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences (Big) - You’ve heard “it’s the little things that count”, right? I’m sure everyone can name many little things that have more meaning than a big event in their lives. The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. Of course, this concept is true whether the little things are positive or negative.

GAME 14

Turning Down Financial Opportunities is NOT the Same as Not Having Them (Down) - There are plenty of people who bemoan their lack of opportunities. But many of them actually have plenty of opportunities. When financial opportunities come in your way, you can’t really complain about your lack of money if you turn them down.

VERSUS

Pay Off Mortgage Early or Invest? – The Complete Guide (Guide) - You will inevitably confront this important question on your path to financial security, and the intuitive response is to get out of debt. But there are times when intuition and finance disagree. In this complete guide, I explain the many dimensions and surprising contradictions to paying off your mortgage early so you can make the right financial decision for your situation.

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