Free Book Giveaway for the Best Budgeting Babe (or Boy)!

Posted on September 18, 2008 1 Comment

As my Facebook friends can tell, I read tons of books. But besides my Econ 101 text book and “Freakonomics,” I haven’t indulged in much written by economists. This may explain why the latest financial news makes me want to hide in my closet. Truth be told, like many of you, I don’t fully understand how America’s complex economy works. I’m beyond, “Why don’t they just print more money?” but can’t quite grasp, “Oh, don’t worry about that; the market will correct itself.”

Now, just as my lack of understanding is hampering my ability to read today’s newspapers, an economist (Nancy Kimelman, Ph.D.) has offered me a copy of her book, “Common Cents: How the Economy Really Works, from the Global Market to the Supermarket,” to review. The back cover reads, “Ever feel adrift in a stormy sea of economic uncertainty?” Um, yes. And from what I can tell at first glance, the book provides a pretty straightforward and snappy explanation that’s much easier to digest than my Econ 101 book. How cool.

Even cooler: As I’m absorbing her nifty knowledge, I’ve got two free copies to give away to some loyal Budgeting Babe readers…. read on to learn how to enter to win!
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RULES/ENTRIES
To enter the contest, just send an e-mail to budgetingbabe@yahoo.com with your name, return e-mail address and answer to the question below no later than 6:00 p.m. CDT on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. There are 2 winners, and I will not accept late entries.

Here’s the entry question:

“I am a budgeting babe/boy because ____________________________________.”

Answers should be one paragraph or less.

JUDGING
The best answer, judged by my own completely subjective opinion, wins. I’ll be looking for originality, ability to inspire and Budgeting Babe values.

WINNER NOTIFICATION
I’ll send you an e-mail back asking for your mailing address if you win. Also, if you don’t win, I can’t answer why you didn’t. Why? It’s just how I roll. (Don’t enter if you don’t like the rules.)

I can’t wait to see what y’all come up with.

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