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I want to once again express my appreciation to Free Money Finance for sponsoring the March Money Madness. The work involved was monumental and the gifts to charity were generous. The Final Four Winners are:
Champion
Identify & Overcome Money Anxiety & Stress in Relationships written by Matt Jabs at Debt Free Adventure. Matt’s charity Habitat for Humanity received a $500 gift! Congratulations Matt!
Runner-up
Yours truly with Debt Free in One Year: A True Story. My charity of choice, ¡Vámonos! Community Ministries, received a $300 gift!
Semi-Finalists
Both Managing Your Money Is An Exercise In Both Mathematics And Psychology (written by Pete at Bible Money Matters) and Truth, The Highest Thing that Man May Keep (by Funny about Money) put up hard-fought battles but lost in the semi-finals. That said, they both raised $100 for their charities — Second Harvest Heartland and All Saints Episcopal Church, Phoenix, Arizona.
Congratulations to all!
How about some great reading? I recommend:
- What You Need to Know About Roth IRA Conversions at Redeeming Riches
- How I Became Financially Independent in 5 Years at Early Retirement Extreme. This post was written a few years ago, but read all parts for a fascinating journey with a guy who proves that it really can be done. No gimmicks…real sacrifice. Great read.
- Is Cell Phone Insurance Worth It? at My Jouney to Millions
- Making Interest Rate on an IRA at Good Financial Cents
- Watch TV On Your Computer at Frugal Zeitgeist
- Why 99.7% of People Should Avoid Actively Trading Stocks at Foreigner’s Finances
- When You Shouldn’t Worry About Money at Sweating The Big Stuff
- Today’s Cost Doesn’t Matter, It’s Tomorrow’s That Does at Eliminate the Muda
- Corporations Don’t Pay Taxes – People Do! Government Doesn’t Pay For Health Care – Taxpayers Do! at Consumer Boomer
- Basics of Bankruptcy at One Money Design
- Suggestions for Paying Off High APR Loan at Little House in the Valley
- Real Men Pay With Cash at Fiscal Geek
I have been “recommended reading” by:
Carnivals I have participated in this week
- Best of the Best in Personal Finance and Money hosted by Len Penzo dot Com
- Yakezie Carnival #6 hosted by Canadian Finance Blog
- Festival of Frugality hosted by Frugal Upstate
- Baby Boomers Blog Carnival hosted by Baby Boomers US
- Christian Carnival hosted by Fish and Cans
{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }
Congrats with March Madness, what an honor! Debt Free in One Year is a must read!
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Thanks for mentioning my post! You had some terrific suggestions for paying off my loan. I’m now delaying my Roth IRA and paying toward my loan instead. Thanks again!
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Congrats on a well deserved win!
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@Lean Life and Evan,
Thanks!
@Little House,
I’m glad my suggestions helped!
Joe, congratulations on getting so far and earning money for your selected charity.
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I loved your post! Such a great story, you must be so proud! How did you choose the charity?
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@Bucksome,
Thank you so much!
@Daniel,
The story, I felt, almost told itself and yes indeed…I a very proud! About the charity of choice – I am glad you asked. I have been on a number of short term mission trips hosted by Vamanos ministries in Reynosa, Mexico. Check this post for more info: http://personalfinancebythebook.com/considering-a-short-term-mission-trip-dont-leave-home-without-this-book/