Author: Nina
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In Search of Gay Money: Schedule a Money Date
As gays and lesbians writing about money, we’ve grown weary of reading all the personal finance content that’s written from the perspective of straight marriages. So at Queercents, we’ve turned the tables on money and relationship advice by asking: What if all of our favorite money columnists were gay? Would their advice be more relevant…
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Ten Money Questions for Torie Osborn
Torie Osborn has been a social activist for 40 years. Most recently, she was the highest-ranking gay or lesbian official in Los Angeles, while serving as special assistant to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. A couple of months ago, her thoughtful essay appeared as the Modern Love column in The New York Times. The theme: love, money…
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The Interest Rate Outlook Continues to Improve
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of GayRealEstate.com, the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his words’¦ The Interest Rate Outlook Continues to Improve Most of the business news emphasizes an expansive subprime debacle and the growing troubles of lenders and…
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Gas prices, the tipping point and tips to save money on gasoline.
‘œKilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.’ ‘“ George Carlin About a year ago, the Washington Post conducted a poll finding: The average price that drivers said would compel them to significantly cut back on their driving was $4.38 a gallon. In the western United States, where gasoline prices…
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DIY vs. Hiring out: When is it worth the time and cost of doing it yourself?
‘œIf you want a thing done well, do it yourself.’ ‘“ Napoleon Bonaparte Jeanine and I recently spent two weekends improving our garage. We’ve lived in our house for three years and despite cleaning it out several times, we still couldn’t get 2 cars in the 2-car garage. When we did make room for my…
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Queercents introduces Elizabeth Byrne and Serena Freewomyn
Attention twentysomethings: We’ve added two new writers at Queercents. They’re young, hip and have their finger on the pulse of Gen Y, a generation typically shielded from financial responsibilities… but that’s not the case for Elizabeth Byrne and Serena Freewomyn. Elizabeth Byrne is studying at Colby College, and is working on applying to graduate school…
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Ten Money Questions for Sabrina Matthews
Sabrina Matthews wears comfortable shoes and lives ‘œamidst the doughnut shops and dude-speak’ of Los Angeles. All this makes great fodder for her comedy routine while providing a healthy perspective on money, the housing market and getting paid to do what she loves. Laugh, smile and enjoy! 1. What was your first big financial break…
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Government Foreclosure Rescue Plans are in the Works
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of GayRealEstate.com, the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his words’¦ Officials in Washington are busy crafting comprehensive rescue plans to help homeowners and revive a troubled housing market. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has…
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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Gay Wedding
‘œMarriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day.’ ‘“ Barbara de Angelis Is anyone tired of all the gay marriage news? I suspect the wedding party will last most of this week and then it will taper…
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