TurboTax Winners!

Congrats to the winners of the free Turbo Tax giveaway that I announced over the weekend!
The announcement was at the bottom of the post that looked at the common income tax problems that contest entrants experienced.  I haven’t heard back from all the winners so in case you missed it, I’m posting it again here with [...]

Big Giveway, Lots of Prizes at Money Crashers

Every now and then you’ll see a contest with cool prizes announced online but the biggest one I’ve seen so far is in now in progress over at Money Crashers.  Here are some of the things up for grabs in their New Years bash giveaway:

Cash from a variety of different personal finance sites $25 – $500
2 [...]

Free Flip Camera Giveaway – 60 Free Flip Cams

There are 60 free Flip cameras up for grabs over the next few days if you’re willing to share your best money tip.  The question being asked is:

“What is the savviest way you have made your money work harder for you this holiday season?”

If you leave your answer to that question in the comments on one [...]

Personal Finance Software Winners – Mac vs PC

Surprise, surprise!  Mac users are more passionate about their computers than PC owners.  Not only did the Mac users leave more comments than PC users but the responses were longer and full of more detail. Thanks to everyone for participating.
iBank Mac Software Winner
Congratulations to Brian from The Mutex who was the random number winner of [...]

Personal Finance Software Giveaway for Mac Users

Mac vs PC
Are you a Mac fanactic or a PC devotee?  Personally, I use a PC, I’ve never owned a Mac.  So when the people from IGG Software contacted me and asked if I’d like a free copy of their iBank personal finance software for the Mac I almost said no thanks. Then I realized that [...]

The Frugal Sentence Challenge – Share Your Most Frugal Moment and Win Smart Money Magazine!

Think back to a moment in your life that epitomizes your finesse at saving money. Summarize that wonderful, cash-conscious, debt-busting, wealth-building pinnacle of frugality into one sentence and share it with the world. One randomly selected story will win a 1 year subscription to Smart Money Magazine. See my example entry below.
Watery [...]

Win Free Financial Advice! The Small Idea, Big Change Challenge

After some suggestions by J.D. at Get Rich Slowly, this contest has been relaunched here. Looking forward to hearing about your FinanceSpirations!
The blogosphere is full of financial wisdom and inspiration. Often, the smallest idea or article is all we need to help us make a much needed change in our finances. I [...]

Blog Contest Results – The Winner is Everyone!

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback for the What Sucks Most About My Blog Contest. I really appreciate your input and will make updates accordingly. To say thanks for taking time to offer your thoughts you all win something!
The Grand Prize of Quicken Premeir Home & Business 2006 goes to Blaine of The [...]

Win Quicken Premier Home & Business 2006, Deadline Tomorrow!

I recently launched a new theme for my blog and am looking for input from those that matter most, the readers! I started a contest last week that ends tomorrow. So far Blaine Moore’s (First Time Home Owner) comments have offered the most value so he’s the guy to beat!
Your comments don’t necessarily [...]

What Sucks Most About My Blog Contest

Hurray! I’ve finally launched a new look to Money Smart Life! I know you readers spend hours a day staring at personal finance blogs so you know the ropes.
The Rules
Let me know what sucks most about my blog by leaving a comment. I’ll turn the comments into constructive criticism by making changes [...]