I received a few emails from Jon Gaskell, the co-founder of social saving company, SmartyPig offering to give me a $50 credit to his new startup to either use myself or to donate to anyone. I was skeptical at first, but when the card arrived on my doorstep, I knew he was serious. I thought about what I should do with the card and decided that it would be better off with someone who could use it to help reach a savings goal.
With SmartyPig, you actually set up a savings account with the bank it’s partnered with (West Bank), and invite others to contribute to your savings account. A great writeup of SmartyPig is located here, on Mashable.
SmartyPig has an inspiration section which lists dozens of stories on how saving money has helped people and their families. Example:
“When my family takes its next vacation, we’ll be doing so with the money that we’ve put aside using SmartyPig. With SmartyPig, financial planning for goals is a breeze.” John - Boulder
So, are you saving for something? Please leave a comment on this posting about what you’re saving for and by the end of this week, I’ll select a winner. Check back by Thursday evening to see who won. I’ll mail the gift certificate to your home or office… $50.
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April 7th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
I’d use the $50 to get something nice for my mom on mother’s day. Usually I just get her a card but with all the health issues she’s faced over the past year, it would be nice to get her something to make her smile.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:55 am
My wife and I finally moved into our own apartment after living with my in laws for 8 months while I was out of work. Besides for saving so that we can own a house one day, I am saving up for a special gift to thank my wonderful wife. I could really use the extra $50.
Either way, great post Darren.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
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April 8th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I’m saving for Coloring Outside the Lines!
April 8th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
ok i am pulling my entry and giving my vote to dave
April 9th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I’ve finally decided to stop putting off my goal of moving to the West coast and seeing what the start up life has in store for me. I’m currently saving up to make the move this summer with my future wife. By the time summer arrives with $4/gallon gas prices, that $50 would cover our gas bill from New York half way into Pennsylvania if we’re lucky!
April 13th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Oh wow, extremely tough decisions! I’m going to be awarding this to Dave Weinberg… congrats! Good luck saving!