Author: Nina
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In Search of Gay Money: Six Money Mistakes of the Newly Partnered
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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California counting on money from gay marriage
‘œCalifornia is slightly red with respect to economic policy, and slightly blue with regard to social policy.’ ‘“ Gavin Newsom As the California Supreme Court’s decision becomes final today at 5 p.m. PDT for same-sex couples to legally marry, most of the weddings will begin tomorrow. County clerks in Los Angeles and San Francisco have…
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Queercents Seeks New Intern
‘œI had really gone to Washington as a short pit stop on my way to graduate school.’ ‘“ Monica Lewinsky Looking for a short pit stop? Queercents needs a new intern. What happened to Melissa? She’s still writing for us but she’s all grown up and busy with her big girl world. Busy? She’s busy…
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Ten Money Questions for Annie Libby
Annie Libby is a seasoned photographer and President of outLOUD Stock, a gay and lesbian stock photography company she founded in 2007 that challenges stereotypical imagery of queers in mainstream print media. Everyone knows a new business takes capital, so this was the perfect time to ask questions about cash flow, expenses and expanding her…
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How to Afford Pride Week in Toronto, Canada
Kimber Chin writes romance novels based in the business world. She also loves supporting Pride every year. Specifically, Pride Week in Toronto. Here are her money-saving tips if you’re planning on going this year. These are her words’¦ I love to travel and I stretch the travel budget with road trips. To get more for…
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Is your long commute giving you buyer’s remorse?
I know a reporter looking for a few sources to interview. Did you buy a house in the exurbs when gas was 3 bucks a gallon and now it’s over $4.00? Are you rethinking your decision to live there? At one time, did the longer commute seem a worthwhile trade off and now it’s killing…
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Queercents introduces Ashkan Amouzegar and Eric Horwitz
Testosterone alert! We’ve got men. Two guys to be exact and they’re writing for Queercents. Ashkan Amouzegar is a partial native of Portland, Oregon as he travels frequently. Ashkan has worked in various aspects of finance and is considered a ‘œSuze Orman type’ among his cohorts. He simply doesn’t believe in worrying about finances but…
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In Search of Gay Money: Financial Fibs Erode Trust in Partnerships
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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Financial Infidelity by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil
‘œThey spoil every romance by trying to make it last forever.’ ‘“ Oscar Wilde Love and money go hand in hand which is why financial infidelity is often just as damaging to a relationship as a physical affair. Just ask Kathy Griffin. Better yet, ask Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil. She’s an internationally acclaimed relationship therapist…
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Ten Money Questions for Donna Rose
Donna Rose writes, speaks, and is an advocate for transgender and transsexual issues. Her personal memoir is called Wrapped in Blue and as one review describes, ‘œtakes on the beautiful mythic proportion of the hero’s journey.’ From my perspective, Donna is probably the most recognizable face of the trans movement because of her efforts around…
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