Have you entered our BIG £300/$500 giveaway yet? only two more days to go!
Savvy Scot is happy to join its sister sites Reach Financial Independence and Make Money Your Way for a HUGE giveaway, as RFI turns two and MMYW turns one!
It has been a great year over at Make Money Your Way. 178 posts from that first welcome one, almost 150,000 pageviews, over $10,500 in revenue, 10% donated to sponsor young girls’ education in my village, a PR3, and thousands of comments and positive feedback that made it a fantastic experience.
So to celebrate and say THANK YOU, I am giving away some cold hard cash!
Over the next month, you can enter for a chance of winning $500 cash via Paypal or an iPad mini 64gb, up to you! Shipment to the U.S., Canada, the UK and mainland Europe is included if you choose the iPad.
Here is the widget, good luck!
alexis says
July 21, 2014 at 12:50 amI’d probably take the iPad because if I took the $500 I’d be way too practical with it. An iPad would be fun and useful 🙂
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scott Shui says
July 21, 2014 at 11:03 pmone for the iPad!
DIANE LICK says
August 7, 2014 at 3:27 pmI would go shopping with out my husband present.
Kara says
July 21, 2014 at 5:30 amI’d save the $500 for a rainy day!
Jon L says
July 21, 2014 at 8:28 amI would use the $500 mostly for groceries and practical items… maybe spend a little for myself.
RICHARD HICKS says
July 21, 2014 at 8:38 amIf I win, then I would use it to buy xmas gifts for the kids!
Carla S says
July 21, 2014 at 9:06 amIf I won 500, I would buy new clothes .
Tari Lawson says
July 21, 2014 at 11:28 amI would use it toward my son’s college expenses.
mysweetiepiepie says
July 21, 2014 at 11:53 amIf I won I’d use the money to help pay for a trip to visit the hubby’s family.
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rickel bart says
July 21, 2014 at 12:12 pmI’d give it to my daughter for spending money at her first semester in college!
Cynthia C says
July 21, 2014 at 1:32 pmI would use the money for clothes, gas and groceries.
Margaret Smith says
July 21, 2014 at 2:05 pmIf I won, I would use the $500 to buy tires for my car 🙂
James says
July 21, 2014 at 2:14 pmI would use it to buy a new phone
jules m. says
July 21, 2014 at 3:27 pmit would go toward paying bills, sadly. my daughters dental work has really put me behind on everything.
weenie says
July 21, 2014 at 3:34 pmI would invest the 500!
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Lillea says
July 21, 2014 at 3:35 pmI’ll buy paint for the exterior of my house.
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Marlene V. (Enelram) says
July 21, 2014 at 3:44 pmI would use this money for back to school shopping for my kids
Ann Fantom says
July 21, 2014 at 3:49 pmIf I won, I would buy a new dishwasher
Natalie says
July 21, 2014 at 3:55 pmIf I won I would use the $500 to pay off a lot of student loans.
Alicia says
July 21, 2014 at 4:15 pmI would use it to pay bills!
Alicia says
July 21, 2014 at 4:17 pmI would use it to pay bills
Thomas Murphy says
July 21, 2014 at 4:35 pmI would buy a new computer.
chris z says
July 21, 2014 at 5:33 pmi would buy new clothes for fall
Kyle says
July 21, 2014 at 5:34 pmI would love to have $500 to spend on something fun, but realistically I’d probably just use it for bills, groceries, etc.
Richard Newton says
July 21, 2014 at 5:42 pmI want the ipad
Chrystal D says
July 21, 2014 at 5:47 pmI’d pay on some bills and get some truck parts I need.
Nicole Chavez says
July 21, 2014 at 6:01 pmI hope to get the iPad . It would be very useful
Alexey Petrov says
July 21, 2014 at 6:20 pmI’d by a gift for my wife!
Tiffany Hartwell says
July 21, 2014 at 6:24 pmI would put the $500 towards my wedding 🙂
brandy g. says
July 21, 2014 at 6:43 pmI would use the money for back to school shopping for my kids.
Elena says
July 21, 2014 at 6:57 pmI would spend it on vacation
Petra V. says
July 21, 2014 at 7:21 pmI would save it towards a vacation 🙂
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girish bhari says
July 21, 2014 at 7:22 pmgive it to my mom has a gift
Peter G says
July 21, 2014 at 7:37 pmI would update my computer operating system. Buy some new walking shoes for myself and my wife. Getting into exercise and a healthy life style.
Amarendra says
July 21, 2014 at 7:41 pmi like to ipad
steven weber says
July 21, 2014 at 7:45 pmIf I win I would use it towards Christmas shopping.
Amanda C says
July 21, 2014 at 7:45 pmI would love to spend it on something special, but honestly, it’d be used to pay off my line of credit. Thanks!
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Nicole Dz says
July 21, 2014 at 7:48 pmI would use the cash to buy a brand new snow blower for this years snow fall in the winter for Michigan weather.
Kelly Kimmell says
July 21, 2014 at 7:58 pmI would use it for back-to-school things for my daughter.
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May says
July 21, 2014 at 8:08 pmI would host a BBQ!
Karen Larson says
July 21, 2014 at 8:13 pmi wiil give prize to granddaughter
Doreen says
July 21, 2014 at 8:28 pmIf I won $500, I’d put it in the bank! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
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Sandi Tymchuk says
July 21, 2014 at 8:40 pmI would invest the $500 in a TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
Nellie Ts. says
July 21, 2014 at 9:41 pmI would buy a tablet
Betsy Barnes says
July 21, 2014 at 9:42 pmIf I won, I would save the money in our emergency savings for those unexpected things that pop up, car repairs, appliance repairs etc 🙂
Tina Marie says
July 21, 2014 at 10:01 pmIf I won, I would spend the $500 on groceries and household supplies. Thanks for the giveaway!
David Fultner says
July 21, 2014 at 10:54 pmI would buy new sheets.
Joanne S says
July 21, 2014 at 11:34 pmIf I win the $500 I would save it for our scheduled vacation in Jan 2015!
Mary Beth Elderton says
July 21, 2014 at 11:43 pmI honestly don’t know what I would do with a surprise $500! We are remodeling a house…that’s it…the back splash tiles for my kitchen!
Csilla says
July 21, 2014 at 11:53 pmI would spend it on a PS4
Lynne OConnor says
July 22, 2014 at 12:09 amPut towards my son’s gap year
Suzanne says
July 22, 2014 at 1:13 amPay bills
BlackAsphodel says
July 22, 2014 at 1:55 amI’ll buy new clothes.
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Karla Sceviour says
July 22, 2014 at 1:56 amI would put it towards a new PC
Suzanne K says
July 22, 2014 at 1:59 amI’m torn between using the $500 for an iPad or for a vacation
Timmy says
July 22, 2014 at 2:02 amSpend it!
Patrick Frechette says
July 22, 2014 at 2:36 amBuy myself a nice new stereo!
Laura C says
July 22, 2014 at 2:42 amgo get myself a massage and toes done
ELIZABETH C. says
July 22, 2014 at 2:53 amI would buy clothes for my kids.
Varun Narula says
July 22, 2014 at 3:11 amSave it for a rainy day 🙂
Stan Papusa says
July 22, 2014 at 3:42 amI would buy something nice for my girlfriend! 🙂
Tamara says
July 22, 2014 at 3:48 amAwesome giveaway! If I won, I’d put the money towards our house-painting project this summer.
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Anna Colley says
July 22, 2014 at 3:59 amI would buy a nice gift for my mom 🙂
Brian So says
July 22, 2014 at 4:22 amI would buy an iPad mini 64gb…kidding 🙂
Probably spend a small portion on a meal and save the rest.
jose benavides says
July 22, 2014 at 8:38 amI would buy my kids clothing and uniforms for school..
Rachel Cotton says
July 22, 2014 at 9:32 amBuy an Ipad
Rajan says
July 22, 2014 at 10:29 amI’d buy some gifts.
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Thomas says
July 22, 2014 at 10:37 amI would use the $500 mostly for groceries and practical items… maybe spend a little for myself.
Kshitiz says
July 22, 2014 at 11:10 amI would love to win this sum as I want to purchase a software which is too costly.
Bogdan Sebastian says
July 22, 2014 at 11:11 amIf I win i’ll buy myself a new phone! 🙂
tyler j giller says
July 22, 2014 at 11:14 amI would use it toward my Basic security training as well as my first aid training. Thank you it’d be a blessing
Crax Prax says
July 22, 2014 at 11:59 amI hope to win so i could add this money for my new laptop. I’ve been raising for 6 months already but it’s hard 🙁
Valencia says
July 22, 2014 at 12:07 pmI would definitely buy groceries but I would also finally buy some new running shoes. I have been dedicated to my treadmill which means my old shoes are worn out.
melanie borhi says
July 22, 2014 at 1:30 pmBuy clothes and make up!
toni says
July 22, 2014 at 2:22 pmi would ship my books and clothes from ireland
Vesper says
July 22, 2014 at 3:19 pmI would use the $500 if I win to buy my husband a new laptop
Daniel M says
July 22, 2014 at 4:32 pmi’d get gas, groceries, clothes and pay bills
Patricia Edwards says
July 22, 2014 at 5:04 pmI’D BUY AN IPAD!
Colleen Boudreau says
July 22, 2014 at 5:15 pmI would use it to pay bills!
Caitlyn says
July 22, 2014 at 5:24 pmI would put the money towards things that need to be done around the house.
Gabriel Rossi says
July 22, 2014 at 5:58 pmI’d choose the $500 cash, it would help me pay the bills and buy a brand new smartphone 😉
christina says
July 22, 2014 at 6:07 pmFinish trying to paint my home and fix things my slum landlord won’t…. I am a single disabled mother and I just simply can not afford to put this kind of money towards the house all the time, especially when you live off of a very small disability income and have to support a 13 year old girl at the same time.
Darlene Carbajal says
July 22, 2014 at 6:16 pmI would choose the iPad instead since I don’t have Paypal.
Ana says
July 22, 2014 at 6:17 pmBuy an iPad , of course <3
Pauline says
July 22, 2014 at 8:42 pmhaha!
Naomi says
July 22, 2014 at 6:44 pmWow – this prize would go really well in helping to clear our debt. We’ve been pushing so hard but, even after taking extra jobs, managing the school run and battling with paying over the odds in rent, it’s hard to make a dent.
I WILL get there on day soon. Thanks for sharing
SuzySweeps says
July 22, 2014 at 8:28 pmIf I won the $500, I would use it as a down payment on a car. Mine is a gas hog, and I’m on disability and cannot afford the gas!
Melissa Douglass says
July 22, 2014 at 8:51 pmI am 13 weeks pregnant so it will be spent on baby! Thanks so much for the chance!
John OBrien says
July 22, 2014 at 10:16 pmPut it towards the cruise my wife would like.
Edmond says
July 22, 2014 at 11:02 pmOMG, I would use the $500 to buy much needed grocery. SOS. Help. Pick me, pick me! Your next winner!!! Show me the money!!! It would be a dream come true & means more to me than anyone else to win. Starving artist here desperately needs the $500 to shop & eat again. Winner, winnner. Chicken dinner. A life changing experience. Top of my bucket list. Thanks for the awesomeness, the contest, & generosity. Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest!
Nicole Mecham says
July 23, 2014 at 12:24 amI would spend it on back to school shopping for the kids! It seems they don’t have ANYTHING left that fits them!!
Mary Casper says
July 23, 2014 at 12:33 amI will opay off my credit card bill
Pamela says
July 23, 2014 at 1:12 amThanks so much for the amazing giveaway!
Paula V says
July 23, 2014 at 1:29 amI’d use it to upgrade my phone and finally get a smart phone.
Susan S., TN says
July 23, 2014 at 1:32 amI would use the money to make the 1st payment of my son’s college tuition. This would hope like u wouldnt believe. Luckily he is going to community college the 1st 2 yrs & that will save a TON of money, so this win would be great appreciated!!! Thanks for the chance..
Liza Vladyka says
July 23, 2014 at 3:25 amget school clothe for my 3 kiddos
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nikki robak says
July 23, 2014 at 3:53 ampay bills
Chum says
July 23, 2014 at 6:28 ampart of it i would use to pay off some debts and the rest i would use towards my yoga teacher’s training fee!
VENI KOMNINIDOU says
July 23, 2014 at 9:16 amPay some bills and go for shopping!
Alexandru Rusu says
July 23, 2014 at 9:27 amI will buy one tablet with 16-32 GB memory and 1 GB RAM
amanda says
July 23, 2014 at 12:49 pmsure hope to win
amanda says
July 23, 2014 at 12:51 pmI’d buy myself some nice clothes and save some for my business.
Sandra R says
July 23, 2014 at 1:02 pmBuy a new BBQ, as ours has given up.
clint odeza says
July 23, 2014 at 4:26 pmwill add the 500$ to our savings account
petra says
July 24, 2014 at 2:08 amI’d use the $500 for school expenses
heather says
July 24, 2014 at 3:17 amI would buy dad a great birthday gift, buy pet food and some clothes.
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July 24, 2014 at 11:59 amHappy Blogiversary!!!
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Paula V says
July 24, 2014 at 2:40 pmCan I promote on my google+ instead of my blog?
Pauline says
July 25, 2014 at 2:30 amyou can, but that would count as a tweet entry, not a blog promotion entry.
Jaafar says
July 24, 2014 at 5:15 pmI’d take my family to the beach! Thanks for the great giveaway and congrats!
Michelle Weaver says
July 24, 2014 at 6:51 pmWe would put the money towards our student loans.
Tracy says
July 25, 2014 at 6:47 amtake a trip to vegas
Muhammad Rifqi Saifudin says
July 25, 2014 at 7:55 amI would like to use that for my parent, they need a lot of money 🙂
Ms Margaret Ann MacKenzie says
July 25, 2014 at 2:29 pmI would use it towards my property tax on my home. Way too practical but would free up more money in the long run.
houriya says
July 25, 2014 at 4:17 pmIpad that’s for sure!
Desmond says
July 25, 2014 at 4:30 pmI could really use some new clothes.
Mike Kozseluha says
July 25, 2014 at 5:41 pmI will use it for some early Christmas shopping for family and friends
Kayla Gilbert says
July 25, 2014 at 11:14 pmI would buy a TV!
Stephanie m w says
July 26, 2014 at 10:27 amI’d spend it on back to school needs for my 5 kids.
Michael N. says
July 26, 2014 at 10:41 amIf i win the $500, i’ll add it to my special bank account called “ruling the world and other evil plans”!
nachiketa says
July 26, 2014 at 11:10 amI’ll buy a new mobile 😀
Margaret says
July 27, 2014 at 6:16 pmI will buy my horse some new grooming tools and myself a new helmet and riding boots!
Kimberley Meier says
July 28, 2014 at 8:04 amI’d use it to get clothes and school supplies for my kids.
Kari says
July 28, 2014 at 10:30 pmI would use the cash for bills. I have a daughter about to start college.
Alexis says
July 28, 2014 at 11:51 pmIf I won I would put it towards my IVHQ abroad program where I will be volunteering at a Special Education program in an orphanage in Peru! Ooo that was a tongue twister.
alena svetelska says
July 29, 2014 at 12:43 ami would buy clothes for my 3 kids and groceries.
Ally says
July 29, 2014 at 7:27 pmi’d use it to get school supplies and clothes!!
Ally says
July 29, 2014 at 7:52 pmI’d use it to buy some clothes and school supplies.
Dan @ Our Big Fat Wallet says
July 30, 2014 at 1:23 amWow, congrats on the success of your site! I have been blogging for about 7 months now and still have a lot to learn but sites like yours are an inspiration
Pauline says
July 30, 2014 at 1:32 pmThank you Dan! it has been a fun ride.
Janet says
July 30, 2014 at 4:46 amI’m so sick of my loans! $500 would help towards the cure to this sickness 😉
Robert Lockwood says
July 30, 2014 at 4:53 amMaybe the iPad mini to store travel info, though the cash for a weekend away would be nice.
joni says
July 30, 2014 at 6:22 amI would use it for college supplies for my daughter.
ellen chevarie says
July 30, 2014 at 4:06 pmI would buy an ipad mini.im in need of 2.
BlessedTA says
July 30, 2014 at 7:17 pmSave it.
Marissa M says
July 31, 2014 at 7:15 ami would pay debt!
Margaret Rice says
July 31, 2014 at 11:32 amI would fill tank of car and truck and put the balance against principle of new car loan.
Vasileios Zografos says
July 31, 2014 at 2:47 pmi’m gonna buy a new bicycle…at last!!
Mae Abigail Songco says
August 1, 2014 at 6:19 amif i’d win that much money, i would definitely place it to my kid’s bank account bout half of it, for future purposes, and the rest i’ll splurge it with my family, a way of saying thank you to them.. crossing fingers that i’d win ! 😉
bianca roman says
August 1, 2014 at 3:54 pmi would save half and use the other half to pay bills!
Candice N says
August 2, 2014 at 8:08 pmUse it for back to school supplies/clothes for my kids !
carol clark says
August 3, 2014 at 6:27 pmi would invest the money into some property i have and plant a tree farm
Stephanie LaPlante says
August 4, 2014 at 11:50 pmI would buy new clothes. My stuff is old & holey.
Joel says
August 5, 2014 at 9:13 amI’d pay off my Visa bill!
Ken Haggerty says
August 5, 2014 at 3:49 pmI am woefully in need of a new television. But, that iPad looks tasty too.
Diana Corlett says
August 5, 2014 at 9:41 pmI would buy groceries and pay bills.
Rae L. says
August 6, 2014 at 9:00 amI could do a lot of different things.
Abdelrahman El-Feky says
August 8, 2014 at 2:21 amBuy a new 4K TV
Aarti Missra says
August 8, 2014 at 2:59 amI would use it to pay for bills.
Patricia Salyers says
August 8, 2014 at 9:35 amIf I won $500 I would build a habitat for my rescue baby raccoon I am rehabilitating.
mike s says
August 8, 2014 at 3:57 pmI would take the $500 to get the latest tablet
Lisa @ My Personal Finance Journey says
August 9, 2014 at 11:17 amHappy anniversary to your website Pauline! I would pick the $500 cash and I will add it to my emergency fund.
Pauline says
August 9, 2014 at 3:54 pmThanks Lisa!
Kemi says
August 9, 2014 at 2:24 pmBuy new clothes
Cheryce says
August 10, 2014 at 5:04 ami would go see the love of my life in south carolina and spend the week with him <3
Elliott says
August 10, 2014 at 12:39 pmpay bills
Jeremy Norton says
August 10, 2014 at 3:07 pmIf I won $500 I will treat my family in a classy restaurant and some will buy clothes for them. And if I won iPad mini, I will give it to my daughter, she will need that more than I do.
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Angela W says
August 10, 2014 at 7:13 pmPay bills
Joanne S says
August 11, 2014 at 1:53 amHard to say , my daughter wants an ipad but I could use the cash.
Marci says
August 11, 2014 at 3:32 pmBuy school clothes and supplies
Holly Storm-Burge says
August 11, 2014 at 3:53 pmI would put it towards a new laptop. Thanks!
Jessica says
August 11, 2014 at 5:01 pmpay bills
Steve P says
August 11, 2014 at 5:16 pmI’d probably take the ipad… been wanting one forever
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andie says
August 11, 2014 at 10:10 pmPut it towards hydro and groceries – practical.
Linda Kish says
August 12, 2014 at 3:59 amI would buy my son an Xbox One.
Leela says
August 12, 2014 at 8:46 amWe just moved so I would use it to put a new floor in my kitchen.
Katie says
August 12, 2014 at 12:54 pmI need to upgrade my laptop and get a new battery. This will definitly cover that!
Arianna says
August 12, 2014 at 2:10 pmAn holiday in europe
Annmarie W. says
August 12, 2014 at 11:02 pmI’d put it towards back to school clothes for my son & daughter…and their school supplies, too!
Filippo says
August 13, 2014 at 8:41 aman holiday
Jeccica Simpson says
August 13, 2014 at 10:24 pmXmas is less than 5 months away, I will start xmas shopping for my 3 kids
Lauren Olivia Wood says
August 14, 2014 at 3:45 amI would buy accessories for my kitchen!
Russell Moore says
August 14, 2014 at 4:43 amI would use it for whatever my wife tells me to.
lplummer says
August 14, 2014 at 7:51 pmPay down my credit card!
Britt B says
August 14, 2014 at 8:26 pmUse the money for a special ocassion or use it for fall clothes! Could use it towards a laptop too
Stacey b says
August 15, 2014 at 12:55 amI’d use it to buy things that my kids need, such as new clothes and shoes.
Lyz S says
August 15, 2014 at 3:00 pmI’d probably save the $500 at least for a bit, and use it for the baby we’re expecting.
Swati Rao says
August 16, 2014 at 7:34 amI’d enjoy having the ipad mini, my ipad 1 is becoming a real pain
Swati Rao says
August 16, 2014 at 7:36 amI’d love to have the ipad mini
Paul Martin says
August 16, 2014 at 5:34 pmPut it towards get my car fixed
Andrea Amy says
August 16, 2014 at 6:54 pmI have 5 children, so it would get split between them to get a few essentials like winter boots, a hoodie, socks, that sort of thing. Thanks for the chance, this would really help out right now!
Suzie M says
August 16, 2014 at 9:07 pmI would use it to buy birthday gifts
Lorena Keech says
August 17, 2014 at 4:08 amApply to the move to our new house.
Jill Myrick says
August 17, 2014 at 4:50 amI would finish back to school shopping for my kids and put the remainder in savings.
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Stephanie Larison says
August 17, 2014 at 9:47 amI’m due with our 2nd child in two days, so it would go to stocking up on diapers, clothes, wipes, etc…it sure goes fast!
Karen Drake says
August 17, 2014 at 3:56 pmI would do all my Christmas shopping if I won.
Jake B says
August 19, 2014 at 7:07 pmI would use it to pay bills
teresa c says
August 28, 2014 at 5:52 amThe cash would go to back to school supplies!
Kate @ Money Propeller says
August 30, 2014 at 8:53 amI would definitely save the money and also I would buy gifts for this Christmas!
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