Queercents

Author: Nina

  • Shifting your 401(k) on the Shifting Careers blog at NYTimes.com

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    ‘œThe question isn’t at what age I want to retire, it’s at what income.’ ‘“ George Foreman Remember when I asked the question, ‘œWhy did you cash out your 401(k)?‘ Your comments were my inspiration for a guest post yesterday over at the Shifting Careers blog. Marci Alboher, the Shifting Careers columnist for The New…

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  • How to save money on tickets: Max Deale dishes out advice in Sold Out… So What!

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    ‘œWhat Women Want: To be loved, to be listened to, to be desired, to be respected, to be needed, to be trusted, and sometimes, just to be held. What Men Want: Tickets for the World Series.’ ‘“ Dave Barry Max Deale is a ticket hound. As a self-described Ticket Jedi, he knows the ins and…

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  • Three reasons to play tennis instead of golf: money, money, money

    ‘œI play more tennis than golf now.’ ‘“ Greg Norman, who recently married Chris Evert Like typical lesbians, Jeanine and I enjoy the game of golf. But with each round, I’m always conscious of the cost. After all, my money personality feels tested every time we shell out $75 to $150 to tee off at…

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  • Paying the Price for My One and Only

    Eva blogs at The Egg Drop Post where she’s narrating her path to pregnancy. ‘œLike the eggs in an hourglass, these are the days of our lives.’ Jeanine and I share her pain. Along with the squeeze on our savings. I asked her to give us the lowdown on her expenses and it’s a surprisingly…

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  • Are gay men wealthier than straight men? What do spending habits reveal?

    ‘œSpending is quick, earning is slow.’ ‘“ Russian proverb According to a new national survey conducted online by Harris Interactive, nearly half (48%) of gay and lesbian adults report they like to keep up with the latest styles and trends. This is compared to only 38 percent of heterosexual adults. Taking a look only at…

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  • How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?

    ‘œSomething old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.’ ‘“ Old English Rhyme ‘Tis the season for weddings’¦ especially if you live in California and know a lot of gays and lesbians. Until the court’s decision came into effect on June 17th, I hadn’t been invited to a wedding in years. Of course, I’ve accompanied Jeanine…

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  • Bank Failures: Is your money safe? The skinny on FDIC insurance limits.

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    ‘œThe most serious financial crisis of our lifetime…’ ‘“ George Soros on the US banking crisis The New York Times recently noted this anecdote in relation to the economy, the current administration and the most recent bank closure: This week a passing motorist shouted at a crowd waiting outside a branch of IndyMac, the failed…

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  • The Fed Takes On Corrupt Lenders With New Rules and Regulations

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    The Fed Takes On Corrupt Lenders With New Rules and Regulations The Federal Reserve – which regulates many lending institutions and is taking an ever-widening role in supervising financial institutions in the USA as the mortgage crisis continues – unveiled new mortgage rules this month. For months, government officials have been hammering out the rules…

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  • WWYD: How do you handle server errors on restaurant bill?

    ‘œWhen you make a mistake, admit it. If you don’t, you only make matters worse.’ ‘“ Ward Cleaver Last night, Jeanine and I ran a quick errand at South Coast Plaza and as we were leaving we stumbled upon the new Charlie Palmer restaurant. We sat at the bar and ordered two glasses of wine,…

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