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Review: The Frugal Duchess by Sharon Harvey Rosenberg
‘œA good home must be made, not bought.’ ‘“ Joyce Maynard The theme in Sharon Harvey Rosenberg’s first book, The Frugal Duchess: How to Live Well and Save Money is really about missed opportunity, in particular; the dream home that got away from her. This home (referred to as the Dream House throughout) is in…
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Joys and Perils of a Luxe Life: In Dependency
Upon reflection I probably shouldn’t have rearranged my bedroom furniture to the point of structural failure or been so focused on organization and décor, but I think the die was cast when my parents helpfully offered their opinion that I’d make a good housewife someday. A strange thing to say to a nine year old…
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Ulterior Motives for Going Back to Work after “Early Retirement”
There are other reasons to go back to work after retiring… other than your “other half” might just kill you if they have to be around you ALL the time. Some Background: To begin with I retired at 48… considered young to do so… more burned out really… I went from 90 plus hour workweeks…
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Queercents introduces Michael Moy
New Series Alert: Last week, Rachel Gollay launched a series about grad school finances. This week, it’s all about home economics or ‘œhomemaking’ as it was dubbed in the era of Mad Men. In this day, Michael Moy is the one staying home. Michael is in a long term relationship with his partner of 13…
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Save Money by Making Things Last
In an article in the Money Adviser from Consumer Reports, they spoke about ways to save money by making things last. The first way to make things last is to get quality items for your price range. This is the great thing about yard sales and thrift stores. You can get good quality for a…
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Back to Mike: Money, Career, Transitioning and Tolerance
‘œThere is always more to be learned about tolerance.’ ‘“ Mercedes Ruehl, commenting on her Lifetime movie role as the mother of a transgender child Before Queercents, I had never interacted with anyone from the transgender community. Perhaps, it’s just a by-product of living in a conservative area like Orange County, CA. Jeanine and I…
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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween readers! I hope you had a lovely evening of festivities, because it’s always fun to be a little silly for a night. Gay marriage has been approved in Connecticut and couples can begin marrying on or after November 10th. (Read it at The Advocate) The Big Money has recently begin posting excerpts from…
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Desperation is Not Attractive
We are experiencing some pretty historic financial circumstances lately. but you know what? A desperation mentality is not attractive and the more you feel and act like a desperate teen looking for a prom date, the more likely you will create circumstances in your life to truly be desperate about. I was watching CNN Money…
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Ten Money Questions for Cathy Renna
Renna Communications provides communications strategies to organizations who are working to change the world for the better (and many of these happen to be LGBT advocacy groups). Cathy Renna is a managing partner along with Leah McElrath Renna, her partner in business and in life. Together, they juggle a busy schedule with a young child…
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