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Featuring a $1,000 GRAND PRIZE for one lucky attendee of our free webinar series!
Our financial resource partner, BALANCE is excited to announce its 7th Annual “Webinar for the Win” sweepstakes! Back by popular demand, we’re giving contestants extra incentive to attend our free webinars and get the financial guidance you need.
One lucky attendee will win the $1,000 GRAND PRIZE!
The rules are simple. To enter, contestants just have to register and attend one of our free webinars in March, April or May (and stay for the entire webinar). Webinars are live, online sessions that let people learn from and interact with an expert on today’s most popular financial topics.
(Pro tip: Attending additional webinars earns them extra entries into the contest.)
March 11, 2025 – May 15, 2025. The first Webinar is Tuesday, March 11th.
BALANCE’s free webinars are available at no cost to members and the public through Essential's partnership. Lead by financial experts, they cover different topics spanning a variety of life events, financial situations, and current consumer trends.
Yes. Earn an additional entry with every completed webinar.
Contestants must be at least 13 years old.
The winner will be selected at random.
The sweepstakes runs through March, April, and May. See the webinar schedule with topics and descriptions here.