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McMansions and the Carbon Tax
'œThe houses that he makes last till doomsday.' '“ William Shakespeare Here's one to throw the McMansion crowd into a tizzy on a Monday morning. Kenneth R. Harney at the…
Ten Money Questions for Lipstick & Dipstick
Gina Daggett & Kathy Belge write the punchy column, Lipstick & Dipstick that appears regularly in Curve magazine and offers relationship advice from the butch / femme perspective. They just…
Buy Local Foods and Reduce Carbon Footprint
'œIn the long term, the economy and the environment are the same thing. If it's unenvironmental it is uneconomical. That is the rule of nature.' '“ Mollie Beattie I admit…
Same-Sex Marriage: Why Canada?
I met Joan T. Sherwood after she left a comment on the post entitled: Big Love, Alimony and Same-Sex Marriage. From our email exchange later, I learned that she traveled…
The Hard Facts of Long-Term Care Insurance
Laurie Flynn is a Financial Advisor with Smith Barney and is a supporter of Queercents. She's written a few posts these past weeks on the topic of investing. These are…
Gay Affluence: fact, fiction, or somewhere in between?
'œGreat minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.' '“ Eleanor Roosevelt On Saturday night, we went with friends to HRC's Annual Orange County Federal Club Garden…
Ten Money Questions for Lisa Henderson
Lisa Henderson is General Manager of Olivia, the lifestyle company for lesbians. Most recognize the brand from its signature cruises, but Olivia has evolved over the years with a variety…
Lesbian baby-making and expense of donor eggs
'œLove and eggs are best when they are fresh' '“ Russian Proverb Yesterday, the FedEx driver and recognizable sistah, dropped off the latest batch of medication flown in from the…
The Capital Gains Tax Rate: Is Change on the Horizon?
Laurie Flynn is a Financial Advisor with Smith Barney and is a supporter of Queercents. She's written a few posts these past weeks on the topic of investing. These are…
Pay God first? Pay yourself? Or get out of debt?
'œDebt is the slavery of the free.' '“ Publilius Syrus We've all heard David Bach's mantra, 'œPay yourself first' and why it's the reliable path to achieving wealth. But not…
