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Weapon of Mass Destruction II: This isn’t about money
“‘¦But when a long Train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security’¦” Thomas Jefferson wrote that. It’s the fifth sentence in the…
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How to Run For Office on a Shoe String Budget
Anthony Niedwiecki is a law professor running for public office in Oakland Park, Florida. A committed social activist, Niedwiecki and his husband, blogger Waymon Hudson, have faced some interesting challenges during Niedwiecki’s run for City Commissioner including hard core opposition from right wing fundamentalists. But that hasn’t stopped them from running an effective campaign, all…
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How to freeze milk to beat rising prices
I was recently at Sam’s Club to grab some milk, because it is usually cheaper there than anywhere. However, even Sam’s Club bulk buying power has the price 15 ¢ higher than the occasional grocery store sale price. I was surprised, but not unprepared. When the food prices are up and the economy isn’t, it…
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3 ways to make money after moving your twentysomething self to the big city
Clint Osterholz is a comedian and young gay urban nomad who has lived in a number of cities in North America. He knows a thing or two from experience about how to move on a budget. We posted Part One and Part Two of this series recently and he’s back to share a few more…
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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Anxiously Awaiting Spring
I had a wonderful discovery yesterday when I found out that not only does that sugar scrub recipe make a nice face wash, it is also a great way to remove coal dust from working in the forge. While I’m sure not to many people have that problem, I was inordinately excited about it, given…
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4 Money Saving Tips for Homeowners
Implement these 4 ideas to help sell a house or upgrade a home without straining the household budget. Those Saving money is now back in vogue, especially when it applies to real estate, but homeowners still want to spruce up their houses – either to sell them faster or to enjoy them more. Those who…
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A Letter to My Heart
I had the opportunity to participate in the letter to my heart series at BlogHer for Valentine’s Day 2009. As I wrote this post, I thought how strongly this letter relates to business, career, and just generally how to listen to your heart to create the life you desire. When you marry your head and…
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Update Your Dependency Status to Qualify for More Financial Aid
Guest writer Jonna Mastropasqua has ten years experience in Financial Aid administration. She received her M.A. in Women’s Studies from the University of Arizona in 2006. She has been both a financial aid counselor, as well as the Director of the UofA’s LGBTQ Student Resource Center. Now a resident of North Carolina, Jonna enjoys gardening…
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Queercents introduces James Roy
James Roy is an electrical engineer by day, music artist by night and now a Queercents contributor in between. His interest in personal finance is a new one – as recently as the summer of 2008, he began reading finance books and blogs, he started tracking his expenses, and he looked for ways to cut…
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The Pyramid Metaphor for Fiscal Fitness – Part 2
There is one pillar of the financial foundation (if you read part 1, this will make much more sense) that is especially important for non-traditional couples and that is a Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Management (DPAFM). If you become incapacitated and have not designated an attorney-in-fact or an agent via this document, the…
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