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The Crushing Cost of Credit Card Late Fees
You pay your credit card in full every month. You’re diligent about every aspect of your finances. Fees don’t really matter to you then, right? Wrongo! I’ve been an evangelist for years about the evils of credit card late fees and how they can run you right into the ground. Yet, I broke my own…
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Male and Female Money Dynamics
Madame X over at My Open Wallet wrote a thought-provoking column this week and encouraged me to re-post it here for the queers. Read below’¦ this is why everyone loves the Madame! The (Almost) Truth About Bubbles You know, writing this blog can be a strange thing. What interests me most about money is often…
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WWYD: Sponsoring Friends in Charity Events
‘œA society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.’ ‘“ Ralph Nader I’ve sponsored several friends over the years to pedal in the AIDS Ride or walk for Breast Cancer. A few more than once. They’ve all been gracious in the way they have asked for sponsorship and then thankful upon…
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Practical Uses for Cell Phones With Camera Features
How many people actually use all the features on their cell phone? Cell phones now have video and picture recording, texting, internet, games, music, ring tones, wallpapers, navigation, news feeds, television channels and then there’s the iPhone which I’m tired of hearing about. Yes, it’s slick; it does a lot; I’m sure it will end…
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Domestic Partnership Checklist
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 her words’¦ Domestic Partnership Checklist Create a Financial Plan’”Together The best overall strategy is to create a financial plan, addressing your long-term goals and asking…
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Frugal Ways to Put Color On Your Walls
Having white walls or blank walls may keep your home simple and if that is the direction you want to go than more power to you. However, decorating your home can be a creative decision you can make once and leave alone or continually change as the mood inspires you. Many people would like to…
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Unexpected expenses typically $2000 annually
‘œSave it for a rainy day’ ‘“ Proverb According to a study released by the Consumer Federation of America, the typical person has around $2,000 of unexpected expenses in an average year. Here’s more: ‘œThe ability of Americans to cover unexpected expenses, such as a car repair or emergency dental visit, greatly depends on their…
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The Qualities of a Wealthy Woman Have Less to Do With Money Than You Think
In a recent issue of O Magazine, Suze Orman talked about “The Eight Qualities of a Wealthy Woman” from her book Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny. I can still remember listening to the audio book earlier this summer and literally writing these qualities down in a notebook while I was…
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Ten Money Questions for James Robertson
James Robertson is a founding co-chair of Reaching Out, the premier conference for LGBT students earning their MBA. This October the event moves to San Francisco and unites students and professionals from around the world to connect, build and achieve with the LGBT business community. Business, of course means money, so I jumped at the…
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Please Give
Please Give In 1999, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates was worth a record $90 Billion. Yes, that’s with a B. That same year, the world’s second richest man, Warren Buffett, was worth a measly $40 Billion. By the end of the year, due to the market decline, Gates’ net worth declined $35 Billion while Buffett’s shrunk…
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