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Queercents introduces Lisa Spinelli, MJ Petroni and Carol Christie
A few new contributors have joined Queercents in our effort to expand coverage and bring you the best financial content for the LGBTQ community. Lisa Spinelli has been blogging for over a year after starting the site, Greener Pastures: Responsible Personal Finance. She blogs in order to interact with others that are working to create…
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How to Conserve Your Child’s Money If You Die Young
Some of you might find this subject a little unsettling but what will happen to the money you leave your children if you and your partner should die before the children are of legal age (i.e. they are minors)? We don’t have any you say… remember though you might have a hefty Term Life Policy…
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Dating on a Budget: Doing Dessert!
I often desire going on dates to my favorite restaurants. The ambiance is conducive to conversation and if all else fails you can talk about the food. But sometimes, the most romantic restaurant is a budget killer. I firmly believe that any restaurant is budget friendly. Rachel Ray has proven that on her hit show,…
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10 Ways to Save Money on Fees
We all know that Nickel and Diming ourselves is one way to save the big money. I thought I would jot down some ways we voluntarily or unknowingly give up the nickels and dimes. Here are some ways to save a little money on fees: 1. Point of Sale Some stores charge for using a…
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John Maynard Keynes: The Gay Economist
‘œIt’s taken a new banking crisis to dust off Keynes and give him his rightful due.’ ‘“ Newser The economic theories of John Maynard Keynes are back in vogue since President-elect Obama identified how his administration plans to respond to the economic crisis. Keynesian ideas encourage government to step in and kick-start the economy when…
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Queercents Weekly Roundup: Winter Hobbies
Because of the cold (the temperature has been consistently sub-zero), winter is a great time to pick up new hobbies. As much as I hate the cold, not going outside has been great incentive to practice guitar and bodhran, finish some of my library books and get in lots of hours blacksmithing. Which brings us…
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Get Clear on Your 2009 Financial Goals
I started off the year writing about why our New Year’s Resolutions often fail. That doesn’t have to be the case – you CAN do it different this year. When it comes to money, one of the reasons we often fall short of our financial goals is that we are not clear. If you’re not…
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Using Good Debt to Pay for a House, Car, or Education
Hello again! Cate here, talking, as usual, about debt. The point of my series here at Queercents is to talk about the dangers of getting into debt. But when I strenuously suggest avoiding debt, I’m not talking about all debt. Good Debt and Bad Debt are polar opposites and mortal enemies. Bad Debt can make…
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How Shedding Stuff Saves Money: Free Advice from an Organizing Coach
I coach people on every issue imaginable, but right now they all want to talk about organizing their stuff! We usually hear about spring cleaning because the spring is about starting fresh and clean, but then isn’t the New Year also a great time for in with the old and out with the new? I…
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Are You Sure You Want to Start Your Own Business?
I have learned a lot from the people I’ve taught my QuickBooks and Business Financial Basics classes for small business owners and bookkeepers. Fortunately I’ve also come across people who actually chose to take these types of classes before starting their own business, and I admire them for taking the initiative. I provide this…
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