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  • What Forms Of “Wealth Tax” Do You Pay?

    “But I don’t pay any… I’m Not Rich” you say… Nay, Nay, Fluffay!!… everyone pays Wealth Taxes. Lets start with a definition of what a “Wealth Tax” is: Tax levied and collected on the Value of Assets of any type, either Income Producing or Non-Income Producing, that you are obligated to pay for no other…

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    Roland

  • Inexpensive Ways to Winterize Your Car

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    It’s that time of year here in the snowy states; you will find people who either hate it or love it, but that doesn’t matter if you aren’t prepared for it when you drive. Here are some basic things to check – On the outside: Check Tire Tread ‘“ This is one of the few…

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    ~Dawn

  • Barney Frank Unlikely to Support Trans-Inclusive ENDA

    Representative Barney Frank had a busy week last week ‘“ what with listening to the auto executives begging for a hand out. That didn’t stop him from delivering an address to the Victory Fund and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute on Saturday December 6th at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Although no press…

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    Serena

  • Queercents Weekly Roundup: Another Weekend of Crafts

    With the gift giving season closing in, I’m hunkering down with a pot of tea to finish some gifts in the pottery studio. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, so without further ado, here’s the roundup. If you haven’t seen this already, Prop 8- The Musical is pretty fantastic. (Watch it here) Some of…

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    Elizabeth

  • Time is Money: Subscribe to our RSS Feed or Newsletter

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    Nina

  • Survive & Thrive During the Holidays: Intentions are Everything

    When it comes to making the most of the holidays intentions are everything. Intentions are like a compass; they point you in a direction and give you something to refer back to along your journey so you can make sure you know where you are and where you would like to go.   If the…

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    Paula

  • Ten Money Questions for Cooper Smith

    Cooper Smith is the editor-in-chief & publisher of Gay List Daily, a snarky, but superbly useful e-zine that boasts daily editions. I’ve dubbed it the DailyCandy for homosexuals. Cooper, who leads a public relations firm in his spare time, is the master at getting the word out on all things gay. After all, just look…

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    Nina

  • The Economics of Coming Out: Financial Independence

    Currently, as an undergraduate college student of middle-class upbringing, I have a sort of hybrid financial situation: my parents pay the difference between my tuition and my scholarships, and I’m on theirs and the college’s health and dental insurance.   On the other hand, all other financial goals and needs are in my own hands.…

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    Neil

  • Jury Duty – Is it a Bigger Burden in the Current Business and Economic Climate?

    Yesterday I went to the mailbox and took a peek at the letter on top and it had the dreaded jury duty return address on it. Yikes! I screamed. Then I breathed a big sigh of relief when I realized it was my partner who was on the hook, not me. That got me to…

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    Paula

  • Queercents introduces Neil Scott

    New Series Alert: Neil Scott is a young transguy living it up in the South. He is in college, one that looks the other way when folks bring up trans issues. Neil is particularly interested in personal finance strategies for transgender people, particularly folks who are young. Neil will be adding to our Transgender Finances…

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    Nina