Life Insurance: More dependents, more premium
'œThe only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works is the family.' '“ Lee Iacocca With the birthmother due in mid-December, our baby's arrival…
Queercents in search of contributing writers
If you have stopped by Queercents this weekend, then I suspect that you're bored or stuck at work. We're in the midst of a traffic lull. If you think the…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Family Fun Time
Sometimes there's nothing more satisfying then spending time with loved ones, good food and good times. Being inside eating a hot meal and playing games is particularly satisfying when the…
Finding the Best Used Items Online for the Cheapest Price
What are you buying online these days? I do most of my 'œshopping' online usually looking for used. I start by going to Amazon to find out what the current…
Buy Nothing Day: Spend a Day without Spending
It's that special day of the year '“ the day after Thanksgiving! Some call it Black Friday. Others call it Buy Nothing Day: Though rushing to the mall or local…
What Tigger Taught Me About Shopping (And Gift Giving)
Recently I've been reading a great deal, and it's been a wonderful thing to return to. I've found that all too frequently I can't sit down and just read because…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Thanksgiving, Part 3
As I promised last week, I've saved the best part of our Thanksgiving edition of Stretch Your Food Dollar for last . . . the desserts! When the family and…
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
A recent discussion among a group of professional and talented women I know reminded me once again about how important it is that we not sell ourselves short. The conversation…
Happy Recession: Layoffs in the blogosphere
'œBecause your Tumblr and Tweets, while clever, will not pay your bills.' '“ the folks at , creators of TypePad. Big blogs, little blogs, straight blogs, gay blogs'¦ apparently, the…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Assessing the Damage
The ugly truth was out in the open. My wife had committed financial infidelity, and it was time to assess the damage. 'œHow much do you owe?' I demanded. My…