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

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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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AmEx My WishList

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events

If you're an AmEx cardmember you are probably already enjoying some perks but this holiday season they're pulling out all the stops with the AmEx My WishList program starting Dec.1st through Dec.18th. Through exclusive AmEx access, cardmembers can get fabulous gift packages for much less than the typical retail price. And you thought Black Friday had fantastic deals! From luxury handbags starting at $260 to individualized shopping experiences for $1,500, the new 2010 Mercedes SUV, not yet priced, to private dining for two with a celebrity chef for $2,500, American Express' My WishList may just make us adults feel like Santa really does exist! Peruse the gallery for details about some of the featured packages.

Gallery: AmEx My WishList

RAFE 'Emma Croc' Convertible Bag - Retail $525/WL $265

RAFE 'Jaguar Camilla' Shoulder Tote - Retail $695/WL $345

RAFE 'Tracy Croc' Doctor's Bag - Retail $750/WL $375

Hayden Harnett CLARA wallet - Retail $220/WL $154

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Personal Passions Fuel Getaway Plans

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Vacation...Time off...Getaway... no matter which term you use personal travel seems to be driven more by individual interests than any other purpose lately. In a recent survey taken by American Express Travel, 87% of respondents indicate taking trips for the pursuit of personal passions will continue or even increase over the next two years despite economic conditions. Whether you have always wanted to learn top culinary skills, play a new instrument, or attend a sporting event of your dreams putting your vacation funds towards individual enrichment seems to be the trend and personally I am all for it! Here are the top interests shared by Americans:

42% choose destinations for culinary reasons
28% take-off for a sporting event
25% traveled for adventure
21% skipped town for music-related opportunities
15% claimed educational interests for their travel

Most people expressed they are also willing to spend more money and stay longer for vacations that further their personal dreams. If you have time off I think why not grow as a person while enjoying time away from the daily grind.

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'Going Once' by AmEx -- Vacations for Sale!

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Services, Events

Stop dreaming and start buying! All you American Express card holders out there this message is for you. AmEx has put together their Going Once vacations which will be available from February 4th - 14th, offering the most sought after vacation packages at reduced rates. One new destination will be posted on the site each day and from noon until 8pm (EST), the price will continue to drop every twenty minutes until time is up or the package is sold out. There are additional fixed-price packages for sale as well which are also great deals. So many offers, so little time. Get on their site and check it out! You don't want to miss an opportunity to travel to Tuscany, Polynesia, Alaskan Wilderness, etc.

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