Queercents

Blog

  • Ten Money Questions for Shawn Hollenbach

    Shawn Hollenbach is a stand up comedian, improv actor and songwriter based in New York City. Shawn is the producer of Closet Cases, a Critics’ Pick from Time Out NY and a Homo Must in HX Magazine. He is also a co-producer of the Back Room and The Skip and Sparkle Variety Show at Ochi’s…

    Written by

    Nichelle

  • Gray and Gay: AARP Prism Network

    Rhea at The Boomer Chronicles pointed readers to a community group for AARP members who are LGBT: AARP has developed the online Prism Network to make lesbians and gays feel more at home within the organization. It’s a great idea. AARP, for instance, is offering members a free membership for a spouse or partner. Here’s…

    Written by

    Nina

  • Dating on a Budget: Natural Surroundings

    ,

    When thinking about the mountains, most people may think of skiing or camping. I have not done either and really have no intention of ever setting foot on the ski slope. But, I love exploring mountain towns. They are full of charm and relaxation. Plus, they have a wide array of budget friendly activities in…

    Written by

    Tamara

  • Summer 2009: The surf’s up, but not vacation home prices.

    The summer of 2009 is shaping up to be an historical window of opportunity for buying fun and affordable vacation homes. Mortgage money is flowing again, interest rates on safe and secure fixed rate loans are extremely attractive, and the inventory of deeply discounted condos and houses in popular vacation destinations is ripe for the…

    Written by

    Jeffery

  • The Home Series: Buying a Home?

    ,

    Part 3 of 3: Buying A Home? To close this series on housing I interviewed a woman named Ann Metzger. She is a practicing Real Estate Agent in southern California and she is very successful in her line of work. Although I initially asked Ann the following five questions I later thought that it would…

    Written by

    Lana

  • If Barack Obama was gay…

    If Barack Obama was gay, he would have just signed an executive order giving himself, a federal employee, some additional benefits. Let’s see how that might change the lives of Barack and, well, Michael. The new benefits include: Barack can now sign up Michael for long-term care insurance. Barack can now use his sick leave…

    Written by

    Helen

  • Bike Commuting: Online or LBS?

    Choosing to buy online or at the LBS (Local Bike Store for the uninitiated) is a lot like choosing between an online bank and your local community bank. The prices for online stores are almost impossible to beat, even after you include shipping. Local bike stores are generally more expensive but offer instant gratification and…

    Written by

    Elizabeth

  • 3 Easy Steps For A Smooth Retirement

    , ,

    Part 3-of-3 Now not to be a downer, but my series can’t end without at least mentioning estate planning and retirement, especially because so much can be done ahead of time. The easiest step, according to Smith Barney’s John Fairbanks, is to make sure your company is fully funding your 401(k) and that you’re matching…

    Written by

    Alex Jason

  • The Financial Benefits of a Break Up

    Break ups are different for everyone. Sometimes you end up losing out on a lot of money, but sometimes you benefit financially. My live-in partner of over 1 1/2 years and I just recently broke up and in my situation, I will be one of those people who end up financially better. Hey, my heart…

    Written by

    Lynn

  • Stretch Your Food Dollar: Seasonal Fruit

    Summer is here! We’ve been really lucky that so far the summer seems to be pretty mild here in Arizona. We can actually enjoy our dinner out in the arbor, and it’s not already 100 degrees at 10:00 AM. Our garden is really going bananas, and we’re already up to our ears in tomatoes and…

    Written by

    Serena