[Contest Check-In] 2025 Money Goals - Share Your Progress! ($400 in Prizes!)

Hey Goal-Getters! If you entered our 2025 Money Goals Contest, it's time to check in now. Whether you're crushing it or facing challenges, we want to hear how it's going! Remember: honest progress updates only - we're here to support each other's real financial journeys.

How to Check In: Copy/paste this template in your comment:

Original Goal: [Copy your December goal here]  Progress Update: - What I've accomplished so far: - Challenges I've faced: - Adjustments I'm making: - Next steps for February:

Example Check-In:

Original Goal: Cut food spending by $50/week through meal prep  Progress Update: - What I've accomplished: Set up meal planning system, bought containers, prepped lunches for 3/5 workdays - Challenges faced: Got sick one week, fell back into takeout habit - Adjustments: Keeping frozen backup meals for sick days - Next steps: Aiming for 4/5 workdays in February

Important Reminders:

  • Must check in by January 30, 2025, 11:59 PM PT.
  • Winners will be randomly selected from valid check-ins.
  • We will announce winners on January 31 in this post and via Reddit DM.
  • Be honest - we're learning together!
  • No sensitive financial info in screenshots

Prize Drawing:

  • 🥇 $100 (x1) digital gift card
  • 🥈 $50 (x4) digital gift cards
  • 🥉 $20 (x5) digital gift cards

UPDATE: WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 $100 (x1) digital gift card

🥈 $50 (x4) digital gift cards

🥉 $20 (x5) digital gift cards

Please check your DMs for details on how to redeem your cash prize!