Bargain Babe

Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • Home
    • About
      • Freebie and Deal Email
      • Contact
      • Media Buzz
      • Blog Advertising
  • Freebies
    • Free Stuff
    • Giveaways
  • Food
    • Recipes
    • Restaurant Deals
    • Organic Savings
    • Cut Your Grocery Bill
  • Home + Garden
  • Health + Beauty
  • Money
    • Credit Cards
    • Debt
    • Living Frugally
    • Budget + Bills
    • Ethical Dilemmas
    • Wacky Experiments
    • Taxes
  • Save Money On
    • Gifts + Gift Cards
    • Gas + Cars
    • Things to Do
    • Family + Kids
    • Computers + Electronics
    • Travel
  • Seasonal Deals
    • Christmas
    • Back to School
    • Holidays + Occasions
    • Misc.
  • Blog

February 5, 2013 by: Yazmin Cruz

Win “The Money Code” Plus a $25 Visa Gift Card

The Money Code: Improve Your Financial Life Right Now by Joe John Duran, is a book about understanding your Money Mind and knowing that your biases and life experiences have an effect on your financial decisions. More info on how to win a copy of this book plus a $25 Visa gift card below!

Duran, who has been profiled in numerous publications including the New York Times and Smart Money, takes you on his journey to discover five money secrets that have allowed him to live his best financial life. Watch Duran explain secret No. 5 in the video! He writes:

Ideally, making decisions about money would be a solely intellectual exercise. But I have come to know — as both an individual and a financial professional — that decisions about money are almost always emotional ones, too. And our personal histories and perspectives will affect not just how we make decisions but also their quality.

If quality is what you want from life, Duran’s book is for you! The 157-page book, is an easy and quick read that will teach you how to prevent bad money decisions by identifying your Money Mind. Basically, a Money Mind is like a lens that influences your money decisions. There are three:

  • Fear Money Mind – It’s those who see themselves as the protectors and are frustrated by not being able to find peace of mind.
  • Happiness Money Mind – These folks are pleasure seekers and feel like there’s never enough.
  • Commitment Money Mind – You’re in this group if you feel like there’s too much personal sacrifice in your life. You’re the giver of the group.

You may have qualities from all these minds, but one usually dominates! I’m a combo of the fear and commitment money mind. Knowing what type of money mind you are will also help you talk finances with your spouse or family without all the money fights.

Let us know in the comments what Money Mind you are by Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EST for a chance to win a copy of The Money Code and a $25 Visa gift card! Winners will be announced Monday, Feb. 11.

If you can’t wait to get your hands on the book and read more about Duran’s journey and money advice, you can purchase a new copy on Amazon Book review: The wealth cure for $10.17 (orig. $14.95).

Monday Freebies – FREE Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Tuesday Freebies – FREE IHOP Pancakes Today

Comments

  1. Bev Marder says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:42 am

    From the description that Bargain Babe gave of the book, though there is a bit of all three groups in me, I’m predominantly of The Commitment Money Mind—definitely way too much personal sacrifice has been made by me! Lessons painfully learned the hard way.

    Reply
  2. Tahrer says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I think I have a Commitment Money Mind.

    Reply
  3. Alh1203 says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Fear Money mind, I wouldn’t have guessed that category based on the title, but the description is fitting

    Reply
  4. Kerri says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I’m also a combonation of committment money mind and fear money mind.

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I have the commitment money mind.

    Reply
  6. Stacy says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:05 am

    I don’t feel that any of those really fit me.

    Reply
  7. Kymm says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I can’t say I’m any of these–they seem narrow and limiting to me.

    Reply
  8. Debra Guillen says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Commitment Money Minded

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:20 am

    I think I’d have to say the Fear Money Mind… sounds scary, but the description is fitting!

    Reply
  10. Jessie C. says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Fear Money Mind I am.

    Reply
  11. Robbin Anglin says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I am a Commitment Money Mind but also have a bit of the Fear Money Mind as well.

    Reply
  12. Alabasster says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Happiness money mind for me!

    Reply
  13. Desi says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Happiness Money Mind

    Reply
  14. Candice D. says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:01 am

    I am probably a Commitment Money Mind.

    Reply
  15. Michelle Ventresca says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I’m a combination of the Commitment Money Mind and Fear Money Mind. I will usually ponder our financial status every month and get nauseous, then push it out of my mind and go out to buy groceries, and see something that costs a little more than I would like to spend, but I figure “we deserve it because we work hard”. Is there a happy medium? I hope I find out in the book!!!

    Reply
  16. Shauna says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Unfortunately for my bank account, I am Happiness Money mind…

    Reply
  17. James Dawson says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:08 am

    In this economy, I can’t imagine anyone not being a Fear Money Mind. Our money becomes more worthless every day that the Fed keeps banks from paying decent interest rates to savers, instead encouraging risky investment in the Wall Street casino.

    Reply
  18. Jo says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I am all the above, however, I am working on to be neither.

    Reply
  19. Jessica Poston says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:22 am

    None of them really fit me, but the fear one is closest.

    Reply
  20. Carol says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Fear, I think.

    Reply
  21. Revanche says

    February 5, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I don’t particularly identify with any of them, but perhaps it’s more that my decision-making is normally multifaceted and doesn’t focus solely on one thing or isn’t motivated only by any single thing.

    Reply
  22. Jim says

    February 5, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I think all three apply to me, but Fear & Happiness have a stronger influence than Commitment.

    Reply
  23. The Unethical Man says

    February 5, 2013 at 11:38 am

    I am the Commitment Money Mind.

    Reply
  24. Trisha says

    February 5, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I think I’m a combination of Fear and Commitment.

    Reply
  25. Kelli says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    I think I’m a Happiness Money Mind.

    Reply
  26. Kristen says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I have the commitment money mind.

    Reply
  27. Denise L says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Definitely the Commitment money mind!

    Reply
  28. marie says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Commitment money mind

    Reply
  29. Kathleen says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I must be weird or something, because I feel like I am a bit of all of them. I would be very interested in reading more about this in the book.

    Reply
  30. lynn says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Fear money-mind – need to overcome this!

    Reply
  31. Janice says

    February 5, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Fear money mind…

    Reply
  32. Jill says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I have the commitment money mind!

    Reply
  33. Jill says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I would love to win this book. I think it would really help me with money.

    Reply
  34. Sue says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I think I probably fit into the Fear Money Mind.

    Reply
  35. Gaelen says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    I’m Fear Money Mind.

    Reply
  36. Maria says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I fear that I am the “Fear $ mind”!

    Reply
  37. Dano says

    February 5, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Commitment Money Mind

    Reply
  38. Colleen Boudreau says

    February 5, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Happiness Money Mind!

    Reply
  39. Angela says

    February 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I have a commitment money mind.

    Reply
  40. Lynda says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    i have fear money mind…

    Reply
  41. marsha webb says

    February 6, 2013 at 1:12 am

    Happiness Money Mind

    Reply
  42. Stephanie H says

    February 6, 2013 at 6:02 am

    Commitment Money Mind!

    Reply
  43. Shawna says

    February 6, 2013 at 7:05 am

    I’m like the Fear Money Mind!

    Reply
  44. Tina says

    February 6, 2013 at 7:30 am

    I am a combination of Fear and Commitment money mind. It’s become increasingly challenging as my husband has been unemployed since October. With 4 young children whom are a blessing and their laughter takes my worries away instantly, every penny now has to be stretched beyond my comfort zone.

    Reply
  45. Raki says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Happiness money mind. Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Tiffany Winner says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:44 am

    im in the commitment group
    thismomwins@gmail.com

    Reply
  47. Lisa Brown says

    February 6, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I am the: Fear Money Mind, for sure.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  48. Thomas Murphy says

    February 6, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    I am the Fear Money Mind

    Reply
  49. Amanda Sakovitz says

    February 6, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Fear Money Mind definitely
    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

    Reply
  50. christine j says

    February 6, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Commitment Money mind. I have said many times, if my husband would spend less, i wouldn’t feel the pressure to save, save, save!!!!

    Reply
  51. amber says

    February 6, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    i think i’m the happiness money mind

    Reply
  52. Sandra says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I think I am more a Fear Money Mind than any of the others.

    Reply
  53. DebK says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I think I am the Commitment Money Mind because I feel like I am always in debt for something.

    Reply
  54. Mindy S says

    February 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I would say that I’m the Happiness Money Mind.

    Reply
  55. Deanna G. says

    February 7, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I am “Fear Money Mind.”

    Reply
  56. Lauren says

    February 7, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I’m mostly a happiness mind but with strong commitment mind tendacies.

    Reply
  57. Jill says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I’m a combination of fear and happiness.

    Reply
  58. Kristi says

    February 8, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I have a fear money mind.

    Reply
  59. wendy rozema says

    February 8, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Happiness Money Mind!

    Reply
  60. Rusty says

    February 8, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I am Happiness Money Mind.

    Reply
  61. Daena says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Fear Money Mind

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Reader Favorites

Reader Favorites

Archives

We’ve Got Your Black Friday Ads!

We’ve Got Your Black Friday Ads

Freebies

Tuesday Freebies-Free Sample of Lumify Eye Drops

Tuesday Freebies-Free Sample of Lumify Eye Drops

About Bargain Babe

Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. Read More…

  • Freebies
  • Coupons
  • Food
  • Money
  • Save Money On
  • Seasonal Deals
  • About
  • Contact

© 2019 · Fun Genesis WordPress Theme by Pretty Darn Cute Design