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Happy Fourth of July!
We’re taking a pause over the long holiday weekend, so check back on Monday! In the meantime, the Queercents family hopes you’ll stay free from debt and carry on the path towards financial independence! Happy July 4th to our readers in the US. And to the rest, feel free to browse our archives ‘“ we…
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Dating on a Budget: Fun 4th Festivities
The Fourth of July weekend is the easiest weekend to be downright cheap on a date. As cities across the country plan festivities, most of them are also eating the cost. Parades, revolution re-enactments, festivals, musical entertainment, and the fireworks lend themselves to the best thrifty dates. Even if there is an entrance fee-it’s probably…
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Are Computers and Technology Still a Man’s Domain?
So are there really more men experts in the computing field or does it just seem that way? That question is part of an ongoing and raging debate about women in technology. From women missing as top speakers at technology conferences to little girls shunning computers for something less boring is male dominance in the…
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Bike Commuting: Outfitting Your Bike
You’ve got your bike and you’ve planned your route, but before you head out you want to make sure you’re ready for everything the road can throw at you. At the advent of summer, Trek started a “Go By Bike” campaign that included a handy little diagram of things you needed for your bike. Good…
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Stretch Your Food Dollar: Grill Master
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. That means it’s time to light up the grill. And does it honestly get any more lesbi-licious than a dyke standing over a grill? I don’t think so! We’ve actually been firing up the grill since the beginning of May. Pretty much all of our dinners…
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5 Ways To Get Your Security Deposit Back
It’s summer in New York and it’s that time of year when there are tons of moving vans, empty boxes and perfectly fine furniture taking up space on city streets. There’s always a lot of advice on how to find an apartment in the Big Apple, but little advice on how to leave that apartment.…
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How long does your money need to last?
In the July issue of The Advocate, Jennifer Hatch reports in the finance column that: The biggest unknown in your financial future isn’t the market’s performance, it’s how long you’re going to live. Financial advisors have dubbed this the longevity risk. Thanks to advances in health care, the average life span has been extended and…
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New Student Loan Repayment Program Will Lower Your Payments
Great news, everybody. New federal student loan guidelines that go into effect July 1st will help you lower your monthly payments. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education: The federal government’s new income-based repayment program, which takes effect Wednesday, allows borrowers to repay their loans as a percentage of their income, lowering payments for those…
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My Financial Implosion: Prioritizing During a Financial Crisis
‘œAction expresses priorities.’ ‘“ Mahatma Ghandi Since my wife’s contract unexpectedly ended last March, I feel like we’ve been doing a pretty good job of keeping up with all our bills. Although we certainly have made some cutbacks, and I’ve taken on extra work, it hasn’t been completely easy. It’s been difficult and…
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Pay Cuts And Furloughs…
Nothing totally coherent today folks… just some rambling thoughts that I’d like to hear your responses to! Everyone I’m sure has been reading about how many governments and businesses are cutting pay and giving unpaid furloughs to employees in order to save money and avoid layoffs. California… the drunken sailor with the migraine hangover and…
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