Baseball season is in full swing, and for me that means it’s time for fantasy baseball! (much to my wife’s dismay). Last season I had several fantasy baseball teams, but due to time constraints, I limited it to just one this year. The cool part is that the league is primarily comprised of personal finance bloggers. I’m looking forward to a fun year of fantasy baseball!
Flip camcorder giveaway. Last week I held a giveaway for a free Flip Camcorder. There were over 125 entries into the giveaway. To qualify, entrants had to leave a comment regarding what they did with their tax refund, if they owed taxes this year, or if they were like me and filed for a tax extension.
And now for what you are all waiting for… the winner is:
Comment #7, Eric, who wrote: Sadly my refund is just going towards paying bills and getting out of debt. I filed all the way back in February though, and I am thankfully out of that comparatively minor debt already!
Congratulations, Eric, and hopefully the Flip Camcorder will make this a more pleasant tax season for you!
Thanks to eBillme and TigerDirect for sponsoring this promotion!
recommended articles:
Suze Orman and Football Player Heath Farwell. Suze Orman gives some sound financial advice to a professional football player and his wife.
A money story for kids from the 1800’s. This is a great story about how to teach children about money in a way they can understand and relate to.
How Giving Up $70,000 a Year is the Right Financial Choice. Sometimes job satisfaction is worth more than a large paycheck. I know there are times I feel that way.
Taking hostages, sometimes it is a commercial negotiation tactic. I should know!. This is an interesting first hand account of how labor relations in Malaysia are quite different than they are here in the US.
How to be a Millionaire: As Explained by a 4th Grader. Want to learn how to be a millionaire? This article simplifies the process to its base elements.
Your Money Relationship is giving away a $50 gift card. Adam is celebrating the end of tax season by giving away $50 gift card to Amazon. I celebrated by drinking a cold beer. It was delicious!
How Much Does It Cost To Own Different Kinds Of Animals?. Dave examines the cost of owning different pets. Great info for those thinking of owning a pet!
This week’s carnivals:
- Carnival of Twenty Something Finances – DC Edition was hosted at your Money Relationship.
- Carnival of Debt Reduction “Honey I Shrunk the Debt” edition was hosted at I Pick up Pennies.
- Money Hacks Carnival #60: The File Your Tax Return Edition was hosted at Consumer Boomer.
- Carnival of Pecuniary Delights No. 3 – The Money Box Edition was held at Miss Thrifty.
- Carnival of Financial Planning – 4P Edition! was hosted at Four Pillars.
- OneMint — Economy and Your Finances Carnival April 19 2009 was held at OneMint.
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I never participated in a fantasy league until this season. My cousin got me into it. I was smart enough to let the computer pick the players for me.
Enrique: For your first season, that’s probably not a bad idea. Once you know more about it though, you will probably prefer to draft on your own – that way you can follow your own strategy and go with your own player evaluations. Just a warning – it can be addicting!
Ryan, thanks for highlighting my post! Looking forward to entering your next giveaway contest.
I’m right on your heels in the league…Watch out!!!
Hi, Ryan,
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately baseball is not popular here in Malaysia. Have a great time, though with your team.
Regards