Luxist Giveaway: Financial Advice and a $500 AmEx Gift Card
Enjoying the finer things in life often means spending money but a recent survey conducted by American Express found that a surprising number of people rate finances as a top concern and have questions about how to manage their money. Young people especially are having trouble, with 79% saying they feel overwhelmed by their current financial situation and more than half reporting they're still at least somewhat dependent on their parents or other family members to help pay bills. How do your finances stack up?ZYNC from American Express wants to help and has launched "The Quarterlife Project," a collaboration between American Express and life coach/Gen Y expert Christine Hassler. It aims to help twenty-somethings navigate the confusing world of finance so they can have the life they want without getting up to their eyeballs in debt. Want some advice on how to best manage your spending? Post your money question in the comments section below and one question will be selected and answered on the site in video format by Christine Hassler. In addition all valid comments will go into a random drawing for a $500 AmEx gift card. Financial advice and free money -- what are you waiting for?
To enter, leave a confirmed comment on this post stating your financial question. See additional rules below.
THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before March 4, 2011 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing to receive a $500 AmEx gift card.
* One financial question from the comments will be selected and answered in a video to be posted on the site.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.
See complete giveaway rules here.
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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 9)
jeremylh1 Feb 25th 2011 10:54PM
black card, anyone?
Ray Feb 25th 2011 11:03PM
What tax strategies/investments are best for newly married couples?
Heather Anne Feb 26th 2011 1:06AM
With technology and money merging now more than ever, what a simple way to keep track of ones finances, such as paperless billing, bills due, saving, etc. without getting overwhelmed or it becoming time consuming?
syndrao Feb 26th 2011 3:47AM
With gas prices,food prices and general expeses so high how much should I really invest in my companys 401k right now, especially being a single parent? What is the best way to maximize my 401K?
Joe Feb 26th 2011 9:00AM
how should i spend the $500?
Joe Feb 26th 2011 9:00AM
what should I do with the $500?
rajesh.syntel Feb 26th 2011 9:50AM
What is best amex credit card with no annual fees and good cash back.
Whitney Feb 26th 2011 10:20AM
Due to losing my possessions in a hurricane and a year and half of unemployment, I am feeling overwhelmed with credit card debt and want to save to buy a home. How best would it be to recover from such financial disasters?
scott_kuhn Feb 26th 2011 11:09AM
What are the best investments for someone that is broke and has no money?? I dont need financial advice, I just need money.
na Feb 26th 2011 11:10AM
What are the best investments for someone that is broke and has no money?? I dont need financial advice, I just need money.
scott_kuhn Feb 26th 2011 11:13AM
What are the best investments for someone that is broke and has no money?? I dont need financial advice, I just need money.
judyman715 Feb 26th 2011 3:49PM
Is it better to pay a mortgage escrow shortage all at once or spread out over an entire year?
Lostcauz Feb 26th 2011 4:04PM
What is the best way to take advantage of the current volatility in the Middle East as it relates to a short term mutual fund?
ed Feb 26th 2011 6:41PM
i want to go on a shopping spree @ goodwill.
Joey O Feb 26th 2011 7:32PM
At what point does someone need to start thinking about buying a home versus renting?
YODA Feb 26th 2011 8:09PM
recent College Graduate...thinking about investing properties in Ecuador. should I?
Jonathan Feb 26th 2011 10:38PM
I'd like to sell my primary home, but how long should I wait for the market to pick up?
Basil Maudave Feb 27th 2011 10:20AM
I've recently started using my credit card. I am 21 years old with not the biggest income in the world; what type of purchases would you recommend I use my credit card for, and which should I still use my debit card for?
DTOlness Feb 27th 2011 10:01PM
How much percentage of income should a person in their twenties put be putting in a 401k?
goliymuzhik Feb 28th 2011 12:06PM
my wife has been driving me crazy about going on a shopping spree for herself. That would be a nice gift to her. She deserves it. She's been home for 2 years already, raising my 3 kids.