Procrastination: The Essence Of Frugality
The essence of or at least procrastination is what family and friends call it when I wait to purchase something. I call it waiting (or looking) for a bargain. It…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Wrapping It Up
Last week, I wrote about how the financial sacrifices we've had to make in recovering from my wife's financial infidelity have been much easier than dealing with the emotional aftermath.…
Joys and Perils of a Luxe Life: Financial Fluency: Learning His Language
So many couples I know are composed of opposites, and I always find Jay's and my equivalent in other couples we meet. There's the solid one, like Jay, and the…
DIY Holiday Gift Planner
Due to the recent economi--recession (whew I can finally say it!), I've been re-thinking my holiday gift giving. So instead of the usual trinkets picked up at craft fairs, this…
Should the First Lady Get Paid?
This week NBC is asking an interesting question: Should the First Lady get paid a salary for the work she does on behalf of the country? In case you didn't…
The Simplicity of Budgeting: 7 simple steps
I'm not a big fan of budgets, I think it's the detailed information that drives me nuts. I like to keeps things as simple as possible and then adjust as…
News Bites: Alpha Gays: urban man’s man?
'œIt's the Neil Patrick Harris / Portia de Rossi brand of gay.' '“ Laura Gilbert, editor of the pop-culture website Make way for the Alpha Gays! This was the cry…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Still Making Gifts
Even with some pretty gross freezing rain, with a nice snowfall it's finally starting to feel like winter. It's great weather for staying warm inside and finishing up those final…
Ask The Readers: Do You Ever Feel Purchasing Peer Pressure?
In this weekend's roundup, I mentioned the temptation to try and keep up with the purchases of those around you. It seems as though peer pressure isn't limited to just…
Survive & Thrive During the Holidays: Planning & Spontaneity Can Co-Exist
Does planned spontaneity sound like an oxymoron to you? Well, it isn't necessarily so. Our lives, especially around the holidays can be so filled to the brim with activities that…