Cash Money Life is celebrating it’s two year anniversary today! It’s hard to believe I started this little website two years ago – time flies! Over the last two years I have learned a lot about blogging, personal finance, running a small business, and many other related topics. More importantly, I’ve met a lot of great people and had a lot of fun. You all make blogging a very rewarding “job” for me, which is why I want to say thanks with a little giveaway.
Two year anniversary Giveaway!
I will be giving away the following books and financial products through a random drawing. Entry is free and easy, and more details are below the prize descriptions.
Signed copy of Does Your Bag Have Holes. The subtitle to this book is 24 Truths That Lead to Financial and Spiritual Freedom. This is an excellent book and one that I highly recommend. This book does not tell which stocks to buy, how to maximize your cash flow, or other standard investment advice. Instead, this book uses personal anecdotes, parables, scripture, and other resources to share stories and examples of how to live a financially and spiritually free life. The book is steeped in Christian principles, but this is the type of book that anyone can benefit from reading, regardless of faith. Read more about Does Your Bag Have holes at Amazon.
Thrift A Cyclopedia. I received a copy of this book from the folks at BringBackThriftWeek.org. This David Blankenhorn book is an excellent look at the history of thrift in the United States. National Thrift Week was a national event celebrating responsible living that ran from 1916 through 1966. The goal of BringBackThriftWeek.org is to resurrect a National Thrift Week, and bring back the three 3 pillars of thrift: industry, frugality, and trusteeship. Thrift A Cyclopedia was commissioned as part of the push to bring back Thrift Week. You can read more about thrift at the BringBackThriftWeek.org website, and you can read more about Thrift A Cyclopedia at Amazon.
The Cure for Money Madness. Break Your Bad Money Habits, Live Without Financial Stress – and Make More Money! The tagline of this book sums up everything I try to do in my life and everything I try to share with you through this website. Spencer Sherman was a financial manager who one day realized he suffered from Money Madness. The Cure for Money Madness is a book about how he realized he needed to make some changes in his life, and how he made them. Sherman challenges some of the” conventional financial principles” that are oft repeated without regard to their application in today’s economic climate. Sherman goes over how you can change your view of money and what is important to you – ultimately leading to a greater wealth and life balance. You can read more about The Cure for Money Madness at Amazon.
Millionaire by Thirty. The tagline for this book is The Quickest Path to Early Financial Independence. This book is about two young brothers who started off earning $30,000 per year at age 21, and ended up with a net worth of over $1 million by age 30. How? Primarily by buying real estate and using the rents and appraised value to leverage their property to purchase new properties. This is certainly not the path for everyone, but if you are interested in real estate investing, this may have some good information for you. You can read more about Millionaire by Thirty at Amazon.
Nuru Personal Finance System. The NURU Personal Finance is a deck of 30 “ultra-thin, waterproof, and durable pocket-sized plastic cards” with personal finance information. Personal finance topics on the cards include: investing, loans, credit, insurance, retirement vehicles, and more. Nuru also offers other top level views of topics such as Golf, Auto Maintenance, Emergency First Aid, and Exercise/Nutrition. You can read more about the different information systems at Nuruplanet.com.
Signed copy of An American Hedge Fund. Timothy Sykes turned $12,000 into $2 million in 4 years and then created a hedge fund – all before the age of 26. American Hedge Fund is his story. You can read more about Timothy Sykes’ story and his investment strategies at his website TimothySykes.com. You can read more about An American Hedge fund at Amazon.
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Giveaway rules
Giveaway entry is free and easy (up to 2 entries per person):
- Entry method 1. All you need to do is leave a comment in this article (only one comment entry per person please).
- Entry method 2. Send me an e-mail with the secret phrase you will find at the bottom of all my articles over the next week. The secret phrase will only be visible to Cash Money Life subscribers! (send e-mail to Ryan @ this domain, or use my contact form)
- All winners must be of legal age — usually, 18 years of age or older.
- This contest is open to participants in the U.S. and Canada only, and is void where prohibited by law.
- No purchase is necessary to participate in this giveaway.
- I will choose the winners from the qualified participants. I am the sole judge of adding entries to the list.
- In order to award the prizes, I have to be able to contact you. Please leave a valid email address with your comment. Your contact information will never be shared with anyone.
- Prizes will be awarded and shipped by me. Winners will be required to submit a physical address where I can ship the prizes. Again, your contact information will never be shared with anyone.
- Prizes are provided as-is, and substitutions may be made at my discretion.
- Winners will be chosen at random, and entries end on March 26, 2009 at midnight EST.
Good luck everyone, and thanks for helping make Cash Money Life so rewarding for me to run!
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Congratulations on two years… I have been at it for two months so far hopefully I survive as long as you have..
Congrats, Ryan!
2 years is a long time to commit to a project–you’ve beaten overwhelming blogging odds!
Btw, I like the way the new theme is turning out. I think you’ve made a few changes since the last time I was here and it’s looking great (or else it’s just prettier on my big work monitor vs. my tiny netbook).
Congrats on 2 years and thanks for all the helpful and useful tips!
Happy Anniversary, Ryan!
Congratulations on your anniversary. I enjoy reading your blog and hope it
continues for many more years.
Congratulations on two years!! Keep up the great work.
Hi,
Congratulations on your anniversary. I am learning so much and enjoy your blog so much. You give me hope that I can turn my financial situation around and be smarter moneywise. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Congratulations on your 2 years. I have only been subscribing to your website since February, and being new to USA, I have found all your articles very useful in this financial era. I even wake up early in the morning and share what you have shared with us with my husband before he goes to work. We have slowly grown to be more financially wise and that is what is needed this day and age.
Continue your excellent work and I know God will bless this site abundantly. Congratulations again
Congrats on the milestone!! It’s a great accomplishment. I love reading your blog.
Congrats! Thanks for the giveaway!
Congratulations on your blogging milestone, and thanks for the giveaway. that Money Madness book sounds right up my alley.
Congrats on two years of blogging! I’ve enjoyed watching your blog grow!
Happy Anniversary
Yeah happy birthday something or whatever just give me the books!
Congrats on the success, time does fly quickly.
Happy blog birthday, Love! I’m proud of you!
Congratulations on your two year anniversary! I believe you’ve been able to hit the two year mark because you find this work is personally fulfilling. Please know that the information and advice you share with us is incredibly helpful and I truly appreciate it! Keep up the fabulous work!
Congratulations on two years. You have made a big impact on many people in that time!
Congrats on the blog. Thank you for all you do.
Congrats on your 2 year anniversary.
Congrats on 2 years! I hope I’m still blogging 2 years from now. You guys serve as inspiration to us rookies :O)
Thanks for the interesting blog. Happy Anniversary!
I hope I win!
I was looking for information on the 2009 stimulus plan for work and found your web site. Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary! I will be back often, looks like a lot of interesting reading to catch up on.
Thank you.
Congrats on 2 years! I can only hope to make it that long!
Congrats on your anniversary!
And thanks for holding this contest. It’s a pretty impressive set of prizes!
Congratulation Ryan. Two years of blogging is an achievement — 99% of bloggers never reach this milestone.
Congrats on the milestone!
sounds great thanks for the giveaway and happy anniversary
Congratulations on 2 years — that is wonderful!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Congrats on 2 years. Keep up the good work.
It’s so generous of you to offer the products…thanks. I’m resubscribing to your newsletter…got offline for awhile to straighten out the finances…I enjoy reading your posts. Keep it up.
Congrats. And sign me up for free stuff.
Congrats on the 2 years patrick – i’m amazed at how you keep it going from day to day, week to week. I just passed my 1 year bloggiversary, and it’s tough keeping up the kind of posting schedule that you do!
Congrats on 2 years!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thanks for the comments, everyone. You are all entered in the contest.
I normally try to respond to each comment individually, but there are so many right now that I will only send the winners a response. Thanks for reading everyone!
Here’s to many more years!!! Congratulations on the first 2.
Congrats on 2 years Ryan, and best wishes for future success!
Congrats, Thanks for the contest
first time started reading blogs..
great reading
Major congrats on the 2-year mark!! I’ve been of fan since I discovered blogging and not only have your articles been great but you’ve also been a great help many times.
Congrats on your 2 years……..
Congratulations on the anniversary! Love your blog. Keep up the good work and help.
Wow, 2 years! Congratulations and keep up the work!
Congrats on your two year anniversary! May you have many more!
What a great idea to start a blog like this 2 years ago! Congrats on your success!
Congrats on 2 years!
Thanks for the giveaway!
congratulations on reaching your 2-year mark!
Happy Anniversary. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Congrats on your 2 year anniversary!
This giveaway has ended, the winners can be found here: Announcing the TurboTax And Book Giveaway Winners.
Thanks for entering and thanks for reading!