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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Winter Wonderland
Probably one of my favorite things about winter is seeing all of the snow on the trees. It’s very peaceful to walk and bike when everything is so still. It’s also a great way to relieve some of the stress of the holiday season. At Queercents we’ve taken several looks at overdraft fees. Apparently other…
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Survive and Thrive the Holidays: Saving Money Without Sacrifice
Now that you’ve set your intentions and planned some spontaneity , it’s time to get even more serious with ensuring your spending aligns with your intentions. Conscious spending is the key at all times of the year but no time can be more dicey than the holidays. With emotions running high, retailers on full attack,…
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TransNation Interview with Ashley Wilson
Our very own Ashley Wilson was recently interviewed by Jacob Anderson-Minshall of TransNation. We’ve reprinted the interview here: ‘œUnfortunately, transgender people end up at the very bottom of the financial totem pole, simply because we are who we are,’ contends Queercents’ new financial consultant, Ashley A. Wilson. ‘œWe get discriminated against employment wise, we get…
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A Snapshot of Holiday Home Bargains in Vacation Markets
This past year has been historically dismal for the real estate industry, but within the rough patch there are some rare investment gems. The sagging sector has driven home prices downward and has been fueled by tight credit and an unprecedented volume of foreclosures in all categories of property. But that also means that shopping…
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5 Documents Needed to Change Your Name
Ashley recently discussed the implications of name changes on the job. She brought up some of the most crucial issues for transfolks who haven’t (or don’t want to) legally changed their name. I really wanted to explore this further, particularly after one of my favorite personal finance blogs (Don’t Mess with Taxes) recommended this post…
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3 Ways to Move Your Twentysomething Possessions and Save Money
Clint Osterholz is a comedian and young gay urban nomad who has lived in a number of cities in North America. He knows a thing or two (actually count them; three tips!) about how to move on a budget. He’ll be back again next month to share a few more ideas. These are his words’¦…
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Holy Crudknuckles, I’m in Debt!
Hi! I’m Cate, I’m in debt, and I’m going to be writing about it here on Queercents. I’m a recent college grad working in a non-profit job. After graduating, I had no student loans, but about $5000 in credit card debt. A LOT of people are in credit card debt. The average American has $9000…
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Some Other Uses For Old Toothbrushes
If you’re like me, you have dozens of old toothbrushes lying about. Every time I went to the dentist, I was given a new toothbrush, as well as a few from toiletry kits. Often they’re not terribly good but there’s no sense in throwing them out. Additionally, once your toothbrush shows signs of wear, you’re…
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Queercents introduces Nichelle Stephens, Cate Burlington and Bradley James
The thing I like most about Queercents is our readers. And lately more of them have been becoming contributors. It’s so great that people are stepping up to the proverbial plate. We have three new writers taking their turn at taking action! 1. First up is Nichelle Stephens. Remember my request last week for someone…
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