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Why You Should Embrace the Commercialism of the Holidays
My partner and I went to Gay Days at Disney World in Orlando for the first time in June of this year. You may have read stories in the press about the economic impact of this yearly event, but it’s not news to the people who work there. We took cab rides on several occasions,…
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Queercents introduces Jennifer Natalya Fink
Dr. Jennifer Natalya Fink is the most recent contributing writer to join Queercents. As a lesbian parent, she offers a distinct perspective since we have all heard that kids cost money. Is there a price to pay when we decide to have children? We’ll find out! Jennifer is a professor of English at Georgetown University,…
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Git’˜er done for Free
There are a lot of places online to get things done’¦and many times you won’t have to shell out a dime. I remember back in the late 1990’s coming across a website called Craigslist. Anytime I have moved, I have used Craigslist to sell those things that I didn’t want to haul to a new…
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The Poor Rich Kids
As I read through PostSecret postcards that are sent in, I occasionally come across one or two that I find worthwhile to pass along. The one to the right – and the comment afterwards- were great. It’s not about the money! The comment below the picture said: ‘œOnce I was driving up Pacific Coast Highway…
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Investing in Rental Properties: Cash Flow Positive and Cash on Hand
‘œIt’s tangible, it’s solid, it’s beautiful. It’s artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate.’ ‘“ Donald Trump During the height of the housing bubble, a lot of real estate investors made mistakes by buying homes that didn’t cash flow. Many people ignore the numbers and didn’t buy investments based on proper evaluation.…
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Ten Money Questions for Kate Clinton
As one might expect, Kate Clinton has something funny to say about money. Kate has been making queers laugh for over 25 years and this year her new show, Climate Change, travels the world. I asked Kate to get personal about making money, spending it and other musings on the almighty dollar. Enjoy! 1. Is…
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Ron Paul wants to Abolish the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve has been getting a lot of attention in the last few months. With the recent housing meltdown and market volatility, it’s hard to miss the articles in the financial press. Some have blamed the Fed for causing the housing bubble, and others have argued that the Fed should take action to provide…
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How to Prevent Identity Theft
‘œCleaning up after identity theft is a marathon, not a sprint. Prepare your mind accordingly.’ ‘“ Frank Mellott In the United States, tomorrow is known as Black Friday, typically one of the biggest shopping days of the year as it launches the traditional holiday buying season. Some of you might also recognize it as Buy…
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Kiplinger’s Money Problems vs. Queer Money Problems
In their December 2007 issue, Kiplinger’s attempts to solve your 19 most vexing money problems. That made me wonder how different queer money problems are from those covered in a mainstream money magazine. Here’s a list of Kiplinger’s money problems, in no particular order. What would you say is missing from the list or different…
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