Boston Mamas: Birthday Giveaway: My Money Matters

Thinking about finances can be intimidating, but having tips and information laid out in simple, tangible terms can help enormously. Today, the producers of My Money Matters contribute to our online birthday party by providing 5 winners with a copy of the My Money Matters kit. Written by financial advisor Galia Gichon, this stylish kit offers constructive tips to help you get financially organized, get out of debt, and save for retirement. Simply check out the rules after the jump and leave a comment on this product to enter to win.

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winners Trisha, Charline, Jenny, Aimee, & Connie!
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Rules:

Include your name and email in the appropriate fields so we can contact you if you win (your name but NOT your email will be published with your comment. Including just first name or first name + last initial is OK.)

One comment permitted per person; US entrants welcome.

Anonymous or SPAM-like comments will be discarded.

Entry period closes tonight at midnight EST, Friday, July 11, 2008.

Comments

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEED.

Posted by: SHARON | July 11, 2008 8:31 AM | Reply to this comment

This kit looks wonderful. I wish there were more information on the web site. Looks like something I drastically need

Posted by: Catherine | July 11, 2008 8:38 AM | Reply to this comment

everybody needs a little help with financial planning.

Posted by: Lisa Overcash | July 11, 2008 8:39 AM | Reply to this comment

I want to win!

Posted by: Michael Capp | July 11, 2008 8:39 AM | Reply to this comment

If I could only show you my check book right now to tell ya how much I need this. ::pulls hair::

now everyone just needs to get the free credit report song in their heads. lol.

Posted by: karissa G | July 11, 2008 8:47 AM | Reply to this comment

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEED 2.ty 4 the great contest!:)

Posted by: louise | July 11, 2008 9:11 AM | Reply to this comment

I think this would be very helpful to just to start to get a handle on our money.

Posted by: bridget b | July 11, 2008 9:13 AM | Reply to this comment

This looks great! I would love help to organize all our finances in one place and get some better ideas on how to save money. Thanks!

Posted by: Staci A | July 11, 2008 9:21 AM | Reply to this comment

I really could use this!

Posted by: Rebecca Peters | July 11, 2008 9:25 AM | Reply to this comment

I need to get organized

Posted by: Linda Lansford | July 11, 2008 9:30 AM | Reply to this comment

Oh I need this! With the changing economy we are shifting money all over and I can't keep track.

Posted by: Jennifer M | July 11, 2008 9:46 AM | Reply to this comment

could sure use that :0)

Posted by: Alice C | July 11, 2008 9:48 AM | Reply to this comment

count me in please :)

Posted by: kathy pease | July 11, 2008 9:57 AM | Reply to this comment

I definitely need to focus on spending smarter and erasing my debt. Thanks for this giveaway.

Posted by: Carissa D. | July 11, 2008 10:26 AM | Reply to this comment

I'm still looking for a financial product to help my family - this one looks great!

Posted by: Lachelle | July 11, 2008 10:40 AM | Reply to this comment

awesome, souds great!

Posted by: Aaron Husted | July 11, 2008 10:49 AM | Reply to this comment

Gosh I could really use this, my coworker and I were just talking about spending more carefully.

Posted by: Jodi A | July 11, 2008 10:50 AM | Reply to this comment

I would love to win this kit. I believe that we need to empower women with the knowledge of handling their finances smartly and not being so dependent on the males in their lives for financial security.

Posted by: Lori | July 11, 2008 10:52 AM | Reply to this comment

Please enter me.

Posted by: Susan Smith | July 11, 2008 10:52 AM | Reply to this comment

Spend it as fast as I make it... my problem... sure I'm not alone in that

Posted by: Ron Miller | July 11, 2008 10:56 AM | Reply to this comment

Financial advice is always appreciated

Posted by: Louise Brouillette | July 11, 2008 11:01 AM | Reply to this comment

I would love this!

Posted by: Jamie Weisberger | July 11, 2008 11:03 AM | Reply to this comment

What a great giveaway!

Posted by: Mya Brooks | July 11, 2008 11:13 AM | Reply to this comment

Help! I'm lost. I could really use this prize.

Posted by: Jeanette H | July 11, 2008 11:23 AM | Reply to this comment

This would be helpful.

Posted by: Denise | July 11, 2008 11:24 AM | Reply to this comment

With the price of gas and groceries going up so high, we really could use this to help us save.

Posted by: Susan C | July 11, 2008 11:27 AM | Reply to this comment

This looks like just what my family needs, something to keep all our financial stuff together in one place.

Posted by: Jenn S. | July 11, 2008 11:38 AM | Reply to this comment

Of course, right now, with the economy forcing most of us to tighten our belts...I would definitely be blessed with this planner/kit. My husband has us on a tight budget, but I still realize there is so much we are not planning out wisely.

Thank you for this opportunity!

Posted by: Julianne | July 11, 2008 11:48 AM | Reply to this comment

I would love to be more responsible with money to give my kids a better financial role model...

Posted by: Naomi | July 11, 2008 11:54 AM | Reply to this comment

This looks like a great start to get me back on track

Posted by: Karin C. | July 11, 2008 11:59 AM | Reply to this comment

organise me

Posted by: Trisha Dowling | July 11, 2008 12:01 PM | Reply to this comment

I obsess about our money 24/7 and would love a way to help me not freak out so much! Looks like it could be very helpful.

Posted by: Shenna | July 11, 2008 12:04 PM | Reply to this comment

Love to get this side of my life organized! Thanks for the chance

Posted by: Gary Emes | July 11, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this comment

I sure could use this to organize my spending and help erase the debt.

Posted by: Mia J. | July 11, 2008 12:10 PM | Reply to this comment

This kit looks like it would be very useful! Thank you for the giveaway!

Posted by: Kam A | July 11, 2008 12:16 PM | Reply to this comment

Thank you for a great prize giveaway! This is something that my husband and I can really use. We know how to keep our check book balanced and all but we really don't know how to budget our money so that we can afford some more "high ticket" items like a new used car for me.

Thanks!

Posted by: Kimberly V. | July 11, 2008 12:32 PM | Reply to this comment

I could finally get that stack of bills organized and under control.

Posted by: Joanne Karnik | July 11, 2008 12:32 PM | Reply to this comment

This is so great! This would help me out a ton to get back on track with things!

Posted by: Melissa | July 11, 2008 12:34 PM | Reply to this comment

Every little bit of my money matters so I could certainly put this to good use.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com

Posted by: Gina Stratos | July 11, 2008 12:38 PM | Reply to this comment

I could use this prize to get organized

Posted by: dorothy lazorchik | July 11, 2008 12:39 PM | Reply to this comment

My husband always says I have no clue about our finances. I think this might be the trick!

Posted by: Andrea | July 11, 2008 12:44 PM | Reply to this comment

I need this sooo bad, but who doesn't?

Posted by: Tina J | July 11, 2008 12:49 PM | Reply to this comment

Wow! I could really use this!

Posted by: Bree | July 11, 2008 12:53 PM | Reply to this comment

I try really hard to save money. This could help me even more.

Posted by: charline s | July 11, 2008 12:53 PM | Reply to this comment

This sounds like a really helpful system. Now that I have money to pay the bills a budget is a great next step!

Posted by: jennydecki | July 11, 2008 12:53 PM | Reply to this comment

This prize would definitely come in handy!

Posted by: Roseann Kies | July 11, 2008 12:56 PM | Reply to this comment

As large as my family is and as small as our budget is, anything is helpful!!

Posted by: Winter Bisbee | July 11, 2008 1:29 PM | Reply to this comment

I really need this. My finances are a mess. Thanks for the giveaway.

Posted by: kathy | July 11, 2008 1:30 PM | Reply to this comment

Thanks for the contest! Count me in

Posted by: Terri D | July 11, 2008 1:36 PM | Reply to this comment

Oh this is great!!! Saving money is a hobby so I would love this.

Posted by: Sherry | July 11, 2008 1:42 PM | Reply to this comment

I could use this every single day of my life. I'm a stay at home mommy of two beautiful baby girls. My husband has his own construction company, so this automatically makes me the secretary/runner/money manager/etc. of the business and household. I am STRESSED! LOL! It's not so bad, but i would gladly take this help. Thanks for the opportunity!

anavarre1331@bellsouth.net

Posted by: Ashley Nichole Navarre | July 11, 2008 1:46 PM | Reply to this comment

What a great contest - I completely need this!

Posted by: Alice Hansen | July 11, 2008 1:47 PM | Reply to this comment

I could really use the help starting out on the right step so that I can enjoy later.

Posted by: Staci J. | July 11, 2008 1:47 PM | Reply to this comment

i could really use this!

Posted by: jenni d | July 11, 2008 1:49 PM | Reply to this comment

I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

Posted by: Jeanine P | July 11, 2008 1:49 PM | Reply to this comment

This would be great, since I'm graduating soon and have to enter the real world!

Posted by: Jane V. | July 11, 2008 1:54 PM | Reply to this comment

Whoa, I could use this for sure with the way the economy is this sounds like an excellent kit! Thanks for the offer, I will keep my fingers crossed =)

Posted by: Michelle | July 11, 2008 1:56 PM | Reply to this comment

I could really use this

Posted by: Michelle Rosborough | July 11, 2008 2:16 PM | Reply to this comment

I need this to get my money together!

Posted by: Ashley Love | July 11, 2008 2:17 PM | Reply to this comment

Sounds like this could be very useful!

Posted by: Kristie | July 11, 2008 2:28 PM | Reply to this comment

Hi, I am a member of Debtor's Anonymous because of an addictive spending habit that caused our family to have to take out loans to pay off credit card debt at least two times. I am getting better and would love the aid of this "My Money Matters" Kit. I could use all of the helpful tips so we can hopefully have more piece of mind and plan for long term wealth/stability. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

Posted by: Cindi | July 11, 2008 2:32 PM | Reply to this comment

Great contest. Thanks for the chance.

Posted by: Kathy Scott | July 11, 2008 2:53 PM | Reply to this comment

I am in need of qualified financial help like this! I just never know where to get clear, straightforward information that I can trust. This kit would be very helpful in making financial decisions and dealing with my finances!

Posted by: tangie | July 11, 2008 3:04 PM | Reply to this comment

I need this!!

Posted by: Marion | July 11, 2008 3:15 PM | Reply to this comment

I suppose it's never to late to start and this sure would kick me into motivation!

Posted by: cheryl k. | July 11, 2008 3:38 PM | Reply to this comment

Thanks so much for a great giveaway, this would really come in handy!

Posted by: Megan B. | July 11, 2008 3:42 PM | Reply to this comment

It comes in at a perfect time. I really could this help.

hkgandhi at hotmail.com

Posted by: hetal g | July 11, 2008 3:48 PM | Reply to this comment

I'd love to win this kit! Thanks for the giveaway!

Posted by: Bree | July 11, 2008 3:48 PM | Reply to this comment

It looks like an awesome product!
I'd like to give it a try, thanks :)

Posted by: KTanjaTK | July 11, 2008 3:51 PM | Reply to this comment

This is just what I need! Things are financially in the ditch & I need HELP!!! I'd love to win, so thanks for the chance!

Posted by: Jennifer H. | July 11, 2008 4:01 PM | Reply to this comment

I try to be careful with my money, but could definitely use some financial advice. This looks great.

Posted by: Jamie | July 11, 2008 4:03 PM | Reply to this comment

I could sure use this :)

Posted by: Heather | July 11, 2008 4:30 PM | Reply to this comment

I would love to be randomly picked for this. It's like I'm allergic to money.

Posted by: Brooke | July 11, 2008 4:55 PM | Reply to this comment

very useful

Posted by: Ana | July 11, 2008 4:56 PM | Reply to this comment

nice prize

Posted by: Angel | July 11, 2008 4:57 PM | Reply to this comment

thanx for the giveaway

Posted by: Maja | July 11, 2008 4:59 PM | Reply to this comment

What a great system and wonderful way to know that all of your money things are orgnaized and well cared for.

Posted by: Aimee | July 11, 2008 5:07 PM | Reply to this comment

enter me please

Posted by: corrie clemens | July 11, 2008 5:20 PM | Reply to this comment

I could use something like this.

Posted by: Brooke Allen | July 11, 2008 5:34 PM | Reply to this comment

We can use all the tips we can get during our nations bought of economic turmoil.

Posted by: wrapped in a baby sling | July 11, 2008 5:35 PM | Reply to this comment

my husband and i have agreed to commit to the money matters program

Posted by: Catherine copeland | July 11, 2008 5:38 PM | Reply to this comment

This would be great to have. Thanks

Posted by: Michelle T | July 11, 2008 5:44 PM | Reply to this comment

The last time the economy was this bad we were in an oil war in the middle east and a bush was president....

Posted by: Brian N. | July 11, 2008 5:49 PM | Reply to this comment

Paying bills on time isn't enough to prepare myself for retirement. I know that but I haven't a clue on how to be able to start saving and ensuring myself some protection for the future. This kit sounds like it would be a very helpful tool.

Posted by: Elizabeth M. | July 11, 2008 5:53 PM | Reply to this comment

My husband and I have been trying to get more strict with our money and this seems great!

Posted by: Sara G | July 11, 2008 6:26 PM | Reply to this comment

who doesn't need this?

Posted by: Adrienne Gordon | July 11, 2008 6:36 PM | Reply to this comment

Great idea....I would put this to good use.

Posted by: Melissa | July 11, 2008 6:45 PM | Reply to this comment

This is something I can really use. Thanks

Posted by: Sharon | July 11, 2008 6:50 PM | Reply to this comment

could really use this

Posted by: christopher h | July 11, 2008 6:54 PM | Reply to this comment

This would be wonderful!

Posted by: Sally | July 11, 2008 7:00 PM | Reply to this comment

I had a program like it but it died this looks like an awesome product though!

Posted by: Lee N | July 11, 2008 7:08 PM | Reply to this comment

I could really use this, we are working on getting out of debt right now!

Posted by: Ginny | July 11, 2008 7:11 PM | Reply to this comment

I could use this!

Posted by: Denise | July 11, 2008 7:11 PM | Reply to this comment

When it comes to money, I can use all the help I can get!

Posted by: loki | July 11, 2008 7:32 PM | Reply to this comment

I am completely clueless about money and it would make my husband very happy (and me as well) if I could be one of the winners. Thank you very much!

Posted by: Hannah B. | July 11, 2008 7:50 PM | Reply to this comment

I hate to repeat everyone else, but I certainly could use this. My finances are a mess!

Posted by: Jason Hoover | July 11, 2008 8:21 PM | Reply to this comment

what a great prize. every one can use a bit of financial help lately.

Posted by: Colleen S | July 11, 2008 9:07 PM | Reply to this comment

This looks great! I'd love anything to help me stay more organized financially :)

Posted by: Brandy | July 11, 2008 9:15 PM | Reply to this comment

What a great prize. I would love to win.

Posted by: Veronica Garrett | July 11, 2008 9:28 PM | Reply to this comment

This would be perfect for family night discussion!

Posted by: Carla Pullum | July 11, 2008 9:39 PM | Reply to this comment

Money does matter!!!!!!!!! Many Thanks SW

Posted by: sarah woods | July 11, 2008 9:51 PM | Reply to this comment

Boy, does my daughter need this! She is in a bad way financially and while she's finally starting to get herself out of trouble, I think she could really benefit from this. Pretty much anyone could, especially in this economy. Great timing for the giveaway. Thanks!

Posted by: Connie M | July 11, 2008 9:59 PM | Reply to this comment

I am in the process of getting finances in order, this would be a great start. Thanks for the contest.

Posted by: Sharon Fairclough | July 11, 2008 10:00 PM | Reply to this comment

Thanks so much for the opportunity.

Posted by: misty | July 11, 2008 10:00 PM | Reply to this comment

Great Prize !

Posted by: Karen Gonyea | July 11, 2008 10:12 PM | Reply to this comment

This is definitely something I could use to help my hubby and I get out of the debt hole we are in.
jceko77@yahoo.com

Posted by: Jo | July 11, 2008 10:15 PM | Reply to this comment

I'm really bad with finances! This will help me out alot!

Posted by: Bes | July 11, 2008 10:26 PM | Reply to this comment

Gas goes up daily, interest rates on any types of savings/CofD/ etc. are all way down. EVERYTHING is more expensive from groceries to toilet paper. My monthly income remains unchanged. Any plans I have had in place to save money are now obsolete. Help!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by: Suanne Giddings | July 11, 2008 10:51 PM | Reply to this comment

i'm a girl too

Posted by: suan varney | July 11, 2008 11:44 PM | Reply to this comment

We are planning on buying a house in the next 2 months so this would really help us manage our finances!

Posted by: Caryn B | July 11, 2008 11:50 PM | Reply to this comment

I could really use this to manage my finances.

Posted by: Natalie Hartford | July 12, 2008 12:00 AM | Reply to this comment

this would be so helpful to me!

Posted by: Jessica | July 12, 2008 12:14 AM | Reply to this comment

Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

Posted by: Lily Kwan | July 12, 2008 12:59 AM | Reply to this comment

When it comes to your money matters, you can never get enough information. This prize should be of great help.