Luxist Giveaway: Financial Advice and a $500 AmEx Gift Card

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed)
Feb 25th 2011 at 10:02AM

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 4 of 9)

triosgirl Feb 28th 2011 2:27PM

Awesome contest thanks AOL!

patricia Feb 28th 2011 2:49PM

I can always use free money.

kaytewatts Feb 28th 2011 2:56PM

If your finances are tight to begin with, would you advise a cash only approach to your spending instead of getting a credit card in the first place? I feel like this might be the best way to avoid getting into debt, but wonder about being prepared in an emergency, as well as building a decent credit history.

berwyn Feb 28th 2011 2:58PM

Is there any CD that gives a decent interest rate?

Joanne Schultz Feb 28th 2011 3:17PM

With unemployment so high, what advice do you have to people who find themselves without income? Any good tax breaks?
Thanks!

Mildred McLemore Feb 28th 2011 3:31PM

I could really use this , my washing machine just went out. My husband's job here is shitting down in July and we need this to help out. Even if I don't win, Thanks for a great sweepstakes!!!

zippy573 Feb 28th 2011 3:42PM

How will the current upset in the middle east affect us in the USA?

jwhitaker1966 Feb 28th 2011 3:48PM

Very nice prize. Shopping :)

Margaret Feb 28th 2011 4:04PM

We have a little money saved and was wondering what is the best way to save is the best way to invest it. We won't need to use it for many years.
Thanks.

Katherine Feb 28th 2011 4:17PM

Is it necessary for a college student to take out a credit card to establish a credit line if they do not have to borrow to go to school

agordon1098 Feb 28th 2011 4:22PM

my financial situation is the sound of a bomb falling.

Corey Feb 28th 2011 4:32PM

I could use both the card and the advice. Thanks!

iyw200 Feb 28th 2011 5:04PM

What are some of the best ways for someone in their 20s/30s working in Corporate America to lower their annual tax liability?

marnphil Feb 28th 2011 5:57PM

$500 would cover my Easter shopping and more

jemscout425 Feb 28th 2011 6:28PM

What are some safe stock and bonds investments?

buckeye7081 Feb 28th 2011 6:46PM

I contribute enough to my 401k to receive my full employer match, $5,000 goes to Roth IRA per year, and I try to keep a steady $5,000 in checking. Where should any additional savings be going? Stocks/Mutual funds? Thanks!