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Buy Local This Holiday Season
Many of us cashed in on killer deals on Black Friday – one friend told me she got a new laptop at Best Buy for only $199. With the big box stores slashing prices in an attempt to lure in customers, it’s easy to give into temptation. But as we head into the holiday shopping…
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The Moneyshot: Day 15
I’m a really emotional spender. No. Really. Look (click to enlarge if you can’t): Guess who’s been a little depressed? And now guess who’s shorted himself nearly $800 this month in just funny money? That’s right. This guy. The blogger with two thumbs, pointing at himself forlornly. It’s sad, really, to be a financial blogger…
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Ten Money Questions: Manisha Thakor
Manisha Thakor is the founder of the Women’s Financial Literacy Initiative and the co-author of two critically acclaimed personal finance books: ON MY OWN TWO FEET and GET FINANCIALLY NAKED. Manisha’s financial literacy advocacy work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, Smart Money, Glamour, Real Simple and Bust. Her…
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Financial Makeover: Petunia
Don’t think for a second I’ve forgotten about this series! I decided to retool it a little though. My video quality wasn’t the best and I do my best work writing, so here goes: Petunia is 43 years old with two kids, one living at home. Her takehome pay is $2970 although there is occasional…
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The Moneyshot: Day 8
I had no idea I was so damn bad at budgeting. Money for the most part has not been an issue for me. I have almost always managed my finances fairly well. Recently, however, I have been experiencing an upswing in my social life and so I’ve been leaving the house a lot more. In…
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Ten Money Questions for Jesse Archer
1. You’re an actor, a writer, and a regular columnist for Out. Can you tell me what drew you to the life you lead now? They say every decision leads you to where you are! Which makes me think I should make new decisions. 2. In your book, You Can Run, you discuss your…
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Freelancing Tips: How to Write a Query Letter
One of the things I enjoy the most about freelance work is the thrill of the chase. I might have a great idea for an article, but unless I’m willing to get out there and sale my wares, those ideas don’t amount to much. That’s where a good query letter comes in handy. Before we…
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The Moneyshot: Day 1
So here’s my secret that I’ve never shared with any of you. Although I’m your friendly neighborhood gay financial blogger, I am also in debt. Last year I was largely unemployed so I racked up a healthy amount of debt to the tune of $13,000. Seems like a lot? Yes, it is. It is an…
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Stretch Your Food Dollar: Trim Back on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and many of us are looking for ways to keep our food expenditures down on a holiday built around gluttony. In fact, a new poll from First Command Financial Services reveals that 40% of Americans are tightening up the belt this year at Thanksgiving. CNN Reports that: “People are…
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Freelancing Tips: Will You Work for Free?
Do you ever feel like people don’t respect your time, or that you’ve been duped into providing a client consult under the guise of a social visit? I know I do! Let me give you an example. Last week I went over to a friend’s house for beers and chit chat. My friend works for…
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