As the Plutus Awards approach, we will be looking for members of the personal finance blogging community to help make decisions about winners! The Plutus Awards Blogger Panel consists of community members who are serious about helping recognize excellence in personal finance blogging. Last year, more than 50 bloggers joined the
One of the best things you can do for your growing blogging business is to network and build connections. You never know when a good conversation (and a little alcohol) will give birth to the next great partnership idea or provide you with the missing piece you needed for your latest
Stephanie Halligan is the blogger behind The Empowered Dollar and Art to Self. The Empowered Dollar won a Plutus Award for Most Humorous blog in 2014. Stephanie has doodled since she could walk and talk, and she has created a successful business based on her ability to draw, as well as
In 2005, I was approached by someone who told me that the Next Big Thing in online marketing was the blog. I didn’t know what a blog was, and, truth to tell, I didn’t much care. Someone was willing to pay me a monthly retainer to provide content to a
Partnership information for 2016 will be published shortly. Each year, we strive to make the Plutus Awards bigger and better than the year before. We try to entertain while at the same time honoring what’s best in the personal finance community. We love putting on the Plutus Awards, and we
Another FinCon is in the books, along with another Plutus Awards. Each year, the Plutus Awards grows bigger, requiring the help of more volunteers, and featuring a more interesting show.This year, the Plutus Awards was the last event of FinCon, and it was an honor to close out the conference
Last weekend, the Plutus Awards were presented at FinCon in New Orleans. We had a great time, and we had our most diverse group of winners. Each of the winners received a trophy, and a gift bag. While the gift bags were sponsored by Scottrade, they were filled with gifts from
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the Plutus Awards. We have a great team put together, and our Blogger Panel makes tough decisions. However, with another Plutus Awards completed we want to acknowledge the hard work that goes on during the ceremony to make this even
One of the companies known for its ease of use and friendliness is USAA. The company has long been a pioneer in consumer-centric financial products and services. We are pleased that USAA is our headlining sponsor this year for the Plutus Awards. It’s been an exciting season so far, and
One of my favorite things about watching the Plutus Awards live is the excitement of the parody song. This year, though, our emcee, Ashley Jacobs from Wise Bread, has done something a little different. She’s working with Matt Giovanisci of Listen Money Matters to put together an entertaining show. But instead
We are excited to present another sponsor profile, this one from Scottrade, a company that has generous agreed to sponsor the Winner Gift Bags: Whether clients want to manage their own investments, just need help with where to start, or require management solutions, Scottrade can help. Investors and traders can
One of the great things about FinCon is the ability to network while having fun. This year, we are hosting a Happy Hour after the Plutus Awards and before the FinCon Closing Party. This should be a fun way to relax, and to network with fellow bloggers, journalists, and financial
