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$3,000 for every man, woman and child
As usual, politics and the economy became topics of conversation after the family dinner yesterday. One of Jeanine's relatives mentioned that the better stimulus plan would have been to give…
HRC to Host National “Tax Chat” on LGBT Financial Issues
April 15th is always a good reminder that gays and lesbians pay equal taxes but are denied equal rights. Isn't it time that we receive the same benefits for our…
Newbites: Sales of bodice-ripper novels increase in recession
The recession has a peculiar effect on behavior. Consider the increase in booze sales or how haircuts get shorter in hard economic times. But thanks to Meghan Daum and her…
Queercents introduces Holly Wagg
Lately, most of our new writers have focused on series ideas, like Tamara with her dating on a budget column; or they gravitate to a specific topic, like Helen and…
Head of Household filing status: Another perk at tax time for same-sex parents with children
Last week, Helen wrote about why there are many good reasons for gays and lesbians to fight for the right to marry '“ but tax time is probably not one…
DIY Gift Bags: Save money by reusing newspapers
Nearly four months after Sam's arrival, congratulatory gifts are still being shipped to our house. I had no idea that his birth would make us a regular stop on our…
Queercents introduces Helen Maynard
When I received an email from Helen Maynard about her interest in writing for Queercents, it took a few exchanges before I realized she was from the vlog episodes of…
Notions of scarcity: are you hoarding wealth?
Dean Spade, a trans lawyer believes scarcity pushes people to hoard wealth: '¦capitalism is always pushing us toward perfection, creating ideas of the right way to be a man or…
Is it okay to cheat on your taxes?
When asked to join the Obama administration, Tom Daschle and Nancy Killefer were both undone by their failure to pay taxes. Tim Geithner, who did get confirmed, didn't properly pay…
Queercents introduces Clint Osterholz
Sometimes when you're looking for something, it happens to be right under your nose. This was the case with my video blogger request a couple of weeks ago. Clint Osterholz…