Get Ready for the Money Grows on Hubs Contest!

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   Simone Smithposted 8 years ago

   
   Hey y'all!
   I want to give you a heads up about January's Money Grows on Hubs contest - it's a contest in the Personal Finance category and is an EXCELLENT way to beef up on your Hubbing skills.
   
   The prizes:
   Staff Pick (28 winners): $50 & New York Times best seller I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
   Daily Drawing (28 winners): $50
   Best Hub (4 winners): $100
   People's Choice (4 winners): $100
   Grand Prize (1 winner): $500
   
   And here's the cool thing- you can get started now! Just be sure to save your entries unpublished, and then publish them throughout the contest in January.
   
   Take the month of December to have a look at your own personal finances - do some research and plan out your financial goals for 2011 - and write Hubs as you go along!  We'll share additional tips and guides on writing Personal Finance Hubs throughout the month.
   
   For more information about the contest, visit the Personal Finance page.  I hope you plan on entering!

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      sarovaiposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Good and essential topics. Hope all my fellow hubber's will not miss this opportunity. All the best one and all fellow hubber's.

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      iamalegendposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I'm preparing for it.Hope to win peoples attention.

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      contentposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      This should be interesting, as I haven't figured out how to make money on these hubs yet!

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         TheMarquisposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         There is no way to make money on these sites.

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            Enelle Lambposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            I beg to differ - I have made money on this site, and many others are doing the same and better than me.

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            fireplaceguyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            It's best if you combine hubs with other online money making strategies. Diversification is always recommended!

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      oceansnsunsetsposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Simone, Very excited here about the contest! I had a couple questions about the weekly and daily topics, as I look ahead here. 
      
      It shows on week 1, Getting out of debt, then the seven days of that week have seven different topics.  Day 3 of week 1 is Student loans.  So for day 3 of week one, can we write in general about student loans?  Or do all five possible hubs for that day also have to tie in getting out of debt, and student loans both?  Day 7 is tax and taxes... can we write just about tax and taxes for a qualifying hubs, or does it have to tie in the weekly topic of getting out of debt and taxes to qualify as a hub for the contest?   
      
      Thanks for any help! 

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         Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Hi oceansnsunsets!
         To answer those questions:
         
         You can submit ANYTHING within the Personal Finance category on any day for it to count.  The special topics are only for bonus points. 
         
         If you write a Hub about Student Loans on the Student Loans day, then you'll get three bonus points in the Daily Drawing.  You can only get three bonus points a day, so there's no point in writing five Hubs on student loans if you don't want to
         
         Weekly themes are just general themes to which daily topics are related.  You don't have to write about that theme in your submissions.
         
         Hope that explains it

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            travelespressoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Great.  Thanks for that detailed answer Simone.  I too had been wondering about the same thing as I have some finance related topics I want to write about and couldn't really find a category (day) into which they fit.

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            oceansnsunsetsposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Simone, thank you so much, that is very helpful and does explain it.  I

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      6hotfingers3posted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Great Contest!  The Hub Forum topics  are excellent ideas and challenges for people desiring to write interesting  hubs. The Forum topics also help people improve their writing skills. I will participate in the January money grows on hubs contest. Thanks for the challenge.

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      Tranquilheartposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Simone,
      
      I have a hub ready for the Frugal Living Advice and Tips category.  Do I have to wait till Jan 24th to publish it to be eligible for the three extra entries in the Daily Drawing?

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         Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Yep!  Though you can easily publish it at noon (PT) today and it will still count perfectly for the contest, and be entered in the daily drawing
         The extra entries are just... extra! And the REAL prizes are for the Hubs that win for quality!

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            Tranquilheartposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Okey dokey. Thanks! 

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      vicky4227posted 8 years agoin reply to this

      i'm really confused

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         Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Don't be - just publish any, original Personal Finance article of 300 words or more in the Personal Finance category starting noon today through noon on the 31st and you qualify!

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      tritrainposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Great contest!  Count me in!

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      yiasaposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I'm gonna rock baby. (although i don't have any hubs prepared yet> hehehehe)

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         Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Hey, anyone can join in- even on the very last day of the contest  and still qualify for each prize offered!

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       Tranquilheartposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION   
       
       Time proven ways to save money    http://hubpages.com/hub/Time-proven-ways-to-save-money
       
       Be wary of these easy financial pitfalls   http://hubpages.com/hub/Be-wary-of-thes … l-pitfalls
       
       Please check these out.  Thanks and good luck to all!

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   Zsuzsy Beeposted 8 years ago

   Simone how cool to have the heads up for the new contest this early, there is no excuse why I shouldn't have a few hubs ready for January. Thank you

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Yay! I can't wait to read them.

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         shazwellynposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Simone, will the community be voting on best hubs?

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            Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Best Hubs of the day are chosen by staff, best Hubs of the week are chosen by our Judges, and the People's Choice Hub of each week is chosen by the community.

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               shazwellynposted 8 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you for making this clear Simone

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   lender3212000posted 8 years ago

   Thanks for the heads up! I always enjoy writing about finance related topics so this may be a topic I write a few hubs on.

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Definitely! And you have plenty of time to research things learn something new that you can share as well!

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   MPG Narrativesposted 8 years ago

   Thanks Simone, will look at this but not really sure I know enough about finance though.

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      We're going to roll out a lot of helpful guides to make it easier to get started - our contest judges are going to share a lot of personal finance writing tips in the HubPages Blog throughout the month.
      A lot of it really involves doing your own research and sharing your notes in a Hub.  The approach I take is to address a financial issue that I feel I need to learn about, and then I just publish my findings. 
      It kills two birds with one stone!

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         Vicki.Pierceposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Ouch!  Around here we NEVER say "kills two birds with one stone"...... :-)

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   saleheensblogposted 8 years ago

   you people always arrange a contest when I have my term final exams. huh. grrrrrrrrrrr

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      Rimzimposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      LOL

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Your exams don't last for two months, do they? If they're now, you can just wait to start writing until January, when the contest already starts.  If your exams are in January, you can write your entries now and save them unpublished until the contest startes

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         saleheensblogposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         December 19 to January 19.
         Viva in Jan 21
         
         
         I will still make few hubs though I have no chance to win with my poor English and less experience and knowledge on personal finance But I hope it will be a great learning experience.

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            Anesidoraposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            You write great. I've never noticed any excessive grammar errors from you. You write better English than many who use it as a first language!

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               Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

               True dat. 4 reeeealz.

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   Abbasangelposted 8 years ago

   I would love to be a part of this finance is a massive passion of mine. I hate poverty, I hate living week to week (so I don't) I have heaps of strategies and have had to enact different financial strategies in my short 5 years with adult bills!!

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Hurray!

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   soni2006posted 8 years ago

   Hello Simone, I am also in. January 2011 personal finance contest will be a memorable one. I have already uploaded three hubs on personal finance in unpublish state. I will publish them to hit the jackpots as I did in September with the Marks the Spot contest. The innovative ideas from Hubpages staff will help many people earn more and more on their hubs for their lifetime. Thanks for letting us know in advance. We don't have any excuse to miss the contest.

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Very smart!

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         soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you so much Simone. I have unpublished two more, now total 5 are ready. I will keep writing more and more as the competition will be really tough and definitely it is going to be tough for the judges too.

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   nasus loopsposted 8 years ago

   This is a great heads up.  Will try to find some extra time to get started now ready for next month.  Thanks.

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah! The key is to write now and publish on the days when each Hub conforms with the Daily Topic.  Good luck!

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   LoganGposted 8 years ago

   I'm really excited about this contest. Part of the reason I joined HubPages is because I read so many personal finance blogs and feel I have a lot I could contribute. Now I have some inspiration and deadlines!
   
   Quick question, though: in the rules it says something about posting between 12pm PT to 11:59am PT to count for that days categories? Which day exactly are those times valid for? Do I have until noon to get today's up? Or do I have until noon tomorrow to get today's up?
   
   Thanks!

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      travelespressoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      This is taken from the contest rules:
      
      Contest begins at 12:01 P.M. (PT) on January 3rd, 2011, and ends at 12:00 noon (PT) on January 31st, 2011
      
      As I'm half way round the world from Pacific standard time, I also get confused about when the "day" begins and finishes.  I use the following link to help convert it for me.
      
      http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
      
      Hope that this answers your question and helps.

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      Anesidoraposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Noon tomorrow, pacific time. January 3rd's topic must be in by Jan. 4th, noon, pacific time.

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      Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      What they said.  And during the contest, there will also be a convenient countdown clock so that you'll be able to check and see what the day's topic is and how long you have until the deadline passes

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         LoganGposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Ah! Fantastic!
         
         Thank you!

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         Abbasangelposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Brilliant!! A clock would be most handy!!

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         WoodsmensPostposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Neat where will the countdown clock be posted? I am unable to find it hasn't the countdown began? Thanks times a ticking I must get back to writing
         
         Email me if someone replies to this post

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         ysdataposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Where is the link to the countdown clock?

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            barryrutherfordposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            countdown clock
            
            http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

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               ysdataposted 8 years agoin reply to this

               Hubpages said
               "And during the contest, there will also be a convenient countdown clock so that you'll be able to check and see what the day's topic is and how long you have until the deadline passes"
               Meaning they will provide an official countdown clock.

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    anujagarwalposted 8 years ago

    Wow! It will be a great month, perhaps year to start with and grow money.

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    Rimzimposted 8 years ago

    One complete month for preparation is making this contest more tuff.
    This contest is tuff not only for hubbers but admin panel also.
    
    Good luck all hubbers & admin panel

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    mathereseposted 8 years ago

    Thanks for the info i am also going to take part

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    soni2006posted 8 years ago

    Created total 7 hubs on personal finance in unpublished state.

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       adrienne2posted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Wow @soni 7 (unpub) hubs already way to go!

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks a lot adrienne, I have total 11 now. Will write more and provide updates. I need to earn maximum in this contest for my daughter's nursery schools admission this year which is the biggest challenge for me and lakhs of parents in Delhi this year 2011.

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             anujagarwalposted 8 years agoin reply to this

             Wow already 11, you certainly  will give tough competition.

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    Xishan Ansariposted 8 years ago

    wowwwww its a great opportunity can't wait

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       Mistress of Spiceposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       yea will be gr8t, lets the talents begin, lol, looking out for al lthose accountant.............brain child come lets write...
       
       I too will hve to beef up som stew to serve in january 2011
       
       best of luck all you Hubbers...... :-)

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    AEvansposted 8 years ago

    Thanks for the thumbs up. I am working on getting back into the swing of things and this should be an exciting one.

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    motherbeastlyposted 8 years ago

    Ok, I am going to give this a go, I have lots of bits of hubs unpublished on all kinds of things so I'll just try and get some done for January.

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       blairstoverposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       This sounds great, can anyone participate?

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          Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Yes!

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    okmom23posted 8 years ago

    I love this idea, and appreciate the lead time before the actual contest begins. Please count me in!

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    danatheteacherposted 8 years ago

    I think that these challenges are such an awesome way to promote community and further writing skills. This is something hubpages does very very well!

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    emievilposted 8 years ago

    This is exciting! Haven't participated in the other contests but I will definitely give this a go. Thanks to the HP Team for this great idea / topic!

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       This contest will be a great starting point- the rules are SUPER easy this time, and it's a great subject to write on!  I hope you enjoy it

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    Purple Perlposted 8 years ago

    Looking forward to the contest! Thanks for the heads up,Simone!

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Yay! I'm looking forward to seeing your entries!

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    mr williamsposted 8 years ago

    It's great to know about this contest a month in advance because hubbers get enough time to create multiple hubs, save them, and work on them before the contest begins. I guess there's no excuse for hubbers to not earn some money in 2011. I can publish hubs anytime. I even write hubs from my cell phone in class when my professor starts repeating himself lol.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Hahaa, wow! That's awesome!

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    leslie_espinolaposted 8 years ago

    The hub winner will be any hub that gets me rich!

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Quite true ^_^

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    mikicagleposted 8 years ago

    I have been on Hubpages for about a year now but have never entered a contest. I'm easily intimidated and believe me with all the talented writers on this site it isn't hard for me to get cold feet. Well, I decided that it's time for me to take the plunge, hold my nose, and get those cold tootsies wet. I think I have a good idea for my first personal finance hub and will start working on it tonight!! I also think I'm going to write another one based on the subject of my Hubnugget from last year, who knows maybe lightning will strike twice.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       YEAH! That's the spirit!
       I'm so excited that you're already going to get started on Hubs and save them unpublished too- that'll give you a huge leg up, since you'll be all set with entries when the contest starts, and can publish them on days when they get bonus entries.  Good luck in the contest, mikicagle

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    akirchnerposted 8 years ago

    Great topic and looking forward to having something creative (and economically minded) to do in January!

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    soni2006posted 8 years ago

    Hi friends, I am all set with 14 UNPUBLISHED hubs in the PERSONAL FINANCE already. Believe me friends, the Money grows on hubs competition is going to be really really tough in 2011 as there will be many many hubbers involved with this.
    
    Thanks to Simone and HP staff for letting us know about this contest beforehand. I appreciate..

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       travelespressoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       WOW Soni - you are all fired up and ready to go.  Good for you. 
       At this stage, I have many ideas but nothing concrete.  I'll definitely publish some though!

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you so much travelespresso. Best of luck to you.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Hoooooly crap soni2006!  You're really going for this!!

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you so much Simone. I have created one more. Total 15 unpublished now. I want to write more and more as I know the competition will be really really tight for the January contest.

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    paul pruelposted 8 years ago

    Is this contest is also open to newbies - like me?

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Absolutely, paul pruel!!  I hope you enter!  It's a great way to sharpen your Hubbing skills

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    brandonhart100posted 8 years ago

    I've got a pretty good idea for this one, I just wish that I could go ahead and post it!

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       It'll be worth it to wait!  If yours gets judged to be the best hub of the day, you'll win $50 and a book - and you'll also stand to win $100 and even $500!!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 8 years ago

    Ooooooo, thanks for the heads up!  Time to get my thinking cap on and see if I can come up with something good. 

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       I know you will!!

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    jokeapptvposted 8 years ago

    sounds great ill get started.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       So glad!  Looking forward to your entries.

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    American_Choicesposted 8 years ago

    This is awesome!  Kudos to HubPages staff for not falling into the stale "diet" routine.
    
    This is truly a public service.
    
    And you posted just as I was about to post some articles around this very subject.
    
    Thank you!  Looking forward to this and we will all learn and grow from each other.
    
    Cheers to a profitable 2011!

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah, diets are too cliche in January, hahaa.  Besides- we need to keep our extra "padding" as long as the weather is cold!
       I'm so glad you'll be participating in the contest.  Good luck!!

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    twobmadposted 8 years ago

    Huh. I am just new to this site.. and I have a question. will there be any consolation price? I just want to know I am interested in entering the contest.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       The consolation prize is that all those entering stand to continue to profit from the AdSense revenue on entries they published long after the contest has passed
       That can dwarf most of the prizes in the long run!

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          twobmadposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thats cool.. Simonesmith. thanks for answering my questions.. I will study some of the contest rules and I will prepare soon

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    fashionjewelry10posted 8 years ago

    I just started here Can I enter too? Or do you have to be on hubs for a certain time period?

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       oceansnsunsetsposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Fashion, you can be a part of the contest, no time minimum from what I understand.  Have fun making your hubs, and welcome to hubpages!

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          Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          oceansnsunsets is right.  And welcome to HubPages indeed!

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    Donna Janelleposted 8 years ago

    Do I need to sign up anywhere? Or just make sure I publish in the Personal Finance catergory after January 3rd?

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       anujagarwalposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       You simply need to publish in Personal Finance category, but make sure to check the timings at least for the bonus topic.

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       soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Donna, you don't need to sign up anywhere. You have already signed up for hubpages. Yes you need to publish your hubs in the Personal Finance category. Visit the Personal Finance page as linked in the top most post by SimoneSmith and read all the information.
       
       By the way, I was able to create 17 unpublished hubs for contest till today. Post yours and reap the benefits.

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          Donna Janelleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks for the input! I think this will be great motivation for me to start writing more hubs. Soni, I think it is awesone that you already have 17 ready to go!

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             soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

             Thanks a lot Donna. I was able to earn 200 dollars in September travel contest at hubpages. This is the #1 reason why I am preparing for this contest.

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    Michael Jayposted 8 years ago

    Wow!Another great contest at Hubpages. I am so excited about it.

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       soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

       I am too Michael. Best of luck to you.

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    Roffi Grandiosaposted 8 years ago

    its a great opportunity for anyone to show their writing skills and opinion. Nice!

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       soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Yes it is Roffi.

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    Ken Crowposted 8 years ago

    Outstanding topic and yes I will enter. I really do need to learn how to make money on this thing. That would be a refreshing change.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Hurray - this is the perfect opportunity then!

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       soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Best of luck Ken.

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    truebluewriterposted 8 years ago

    this is a fun contest, you get a chance to learn finance and make money doing it hehe it might just get me to stop being lazy

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    shameemlovesposted 8 years ago

    interest to see some tips to earn money

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    travelespressoposted 8 years ago

    I've written a few already - about 5 or 6 I think and have ideas for several more.  Not up to your standard yet Soni! 
    
    It's exciting to be on such a run of similar hubs and I'm looking forward to this contest.  Thanks team.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Awesome!!!

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Hello Simone. How r u? I completed my 22nd hub for the contest yesterday and will concentrate on writing more today.

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             Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

             Oh. My. God.

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                soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

                Completed 25 now. I can't wait to write more. I need to be very very serious this time.

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                   englightenedsoulposted 8 years agoin reply to this

                   That's incredible stuff Soni.  I have selected 32 topics as of now but have only started writing 2 and have finished none ;(.  Anyways I will speed up my writing in the next few days once the christmas rush is over. 
                   
                   I plan on writing atleast a 100 hubs for the contest, lets see how I fare. 
                   
                   My best wishes to you Soni and I am so sure you would do well!!

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                      soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

                      My best wishes to you too dear. I have not published a single hub in the December month and I have not moderated 496 comments on my hubs till now. I have not slept several nighs. You need to sacrifice something to achieve your goals. I need to stick to the contest for now.
                      
                      Also, the reason I have started so early for the contest is due to my daughter's admission in a nursery school in January 2011. I will not be able to contribute too much in January month that's why I am preparing in advance for my busy month of January. Nursery admissions here in New Delhi are very very tough. There are over 2 lakh candidates for 15000 seats in best 50 schools of Delhi, so it is again a contest for me to get my daughter's admission in the best school in central Delhi where I live.

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       soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

       That's really great travelespresso. I know you will publish more and more for the contest. Best of luck dear.

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    guy1973posted 8 years ago

    i great initiative and will considering if i will take part

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    Davorunnerposted 8 years ago

    This will be an awesome competition. So many people struggle with their finances - it will be a great way for them to stop and take a good hard look at the things they spend their money on, while providing good advice to others.
    
    Can't wait to be a part of it

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       So glad you're joining in!

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    Nicky Pageposted 8 years ago

    Hi Simone, I am definitely ready for the Money Grows on Hubs contest. This will be a great opportunity to explore different personal finance topics and hopefully gain more traffic. Thanks!

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       I'm so glad you're going to be a part of the contest!

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    Shadesbreathposted 8 years ago

    Hey, for those of you who are writing ahead of this contest... I'd like to do the same.
    
    Here's the difference, I know nothing about finance. I am a satirist and general goofball, so, as usual, I intend to make fun of responsible financial behaviors.
    
    Unfortunately, I don't know enough about finance to really make fun of it. SO, if you would like a link to your hub (when it comes out) in MY hub, you can get that, and some fun-based notoriety by sending me some of what you are going to put up so I can ruin it.  Here's an example of what I mean:
    
    You will end up writing something like this in your hub because you know what you are talking about: "It's important to save money because you never never know what is going to happen in the future."
    
    I will write: "Another popular misnomer about saving money is to SAVE. Some financial experts like YOUR NAME will tell you to 'save for the future because you never know what's going to happen' (LINK).'  Well, I think that's silly. If you buy a crystal ball, you CAN know what is going to happen in the future. Or you can get Tarot cards and read your future that way. Ten bucks and you are back in control. How's that for an investment? Now you can use the rest of your money for fun stuff like buying booze and hookers.  Don't listen to YOUR NAME, he's no fun."
    
    See what I mean?
    
    Anyway, email me if you are interested in giving me some stuff to spoof.

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       Abbasangelposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       I like this idea. I want to be a part of it!! Sounds awesome!! I have a few things that I am working on. Will email you.

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    soni2006posted 8 years ago

    Completed one more - total 26 hubs for January 2011 contest.

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       travelespressoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       You're rocking Soni.

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks dear.

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    ukmasterposted 8 years ago

    I am fired up, and planning to give it a go.. Wish me Luck!

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    Entourage_007posted 8 years ago

    I cant wait for my first Hub Contest.  I definitely need to free up some spare time though before I can do that.  Good luck to all in the contest, I will be spectating for another month.

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       Simone Smithposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Well, if you find a spare moment during the month of January, I hope you might be able to join in on the fun!

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    soni2006posted 8 years ago

    Now I have 28 unpublished hubs for Money Grows on Hubs contest.

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       englightenedsoulposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Thats phenomenal Soni.  And I am sure your daughter will get admission in the best of schools though I agree the competition for admission in delhi is cut throat and the fees are exorbitantly high.
       
       But you will do it and I really admire your discipline and dedication.  Keep it up.

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you so much Natasha. I have checked a few of your hubs on Christmas and I am going to share them with my several online friends in minutes from now.

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    Dougulousposted 8 years ago

    babybaybaybayabaybaaaby

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    soni2006posted 8 years ago

    29 unpublished hubs to rock the contest.

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    soni2006posted 8 years ago

    Total 30 unpublished hubs now.

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       sparksofgeniousposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       great work soni2006

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          soni2006posted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you so much dear.

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