Getting the “Real Deal” on Grad Programs
Perhaps the most difficult decision in the graduate school application process is the part that's supposed to be the most exhilarating: those late winter/early spring months when the response letters…
What Are Your Plans For Black Friday?
Thanksgiving is almost here! And that typically means the release of big box office hits, like "MILK," and shopping the day after Thanksgiving. Even though I generally love to shop…
Gender, Hormones, and Health Insurance: “We Don’t Cover That!”
Back when I actually had health insurance I used to get these elaborate monthly account statements from my endocrinologist. I could never figure them out. They were page…
No, It’s Not The End of The Western World…
But it may be the end of capitalism as we have known it. Let's face it, without herculean and unprecedented concerted global governmental intervention in the financial markets around the…
Frugal Living: A lifelong mindset of small steps
I have to say that it has been a couple months since I have written a post over at Frugal For Life, but I thought I would keep you all…
Ask the Readers: How much time do you spend each year planning for retirement?
'œLast year Americans spent 19 hours planning for their retirement. That's about the same amount of time they spent planning their Thanksgiving dinner.' '“ Allstate advertisement Retirement lasts a lot…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Starting to make gifts
Ok, I admit I'm guilty of falling victim to the trend of preparing for the holidays before Thanksgiving, but when you're giving DIY gifts, you have to start early. Spending…
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Electric Bill
Have you ever wondered how much energy you use on a day to day basis? I have. And lucky for me, my power company offers a little monitor that I…
Ten Money Questions for Peterson Toscano
Ex-gay survivor and queer quirky Quaker, Peterson Toscano is a theatrical performance activist. His one-person show about how he tried to de-gay himself for a number of years is now…
Hello Boss? I’m Calling Out Gay Today
Skip calling in sick. Shun the mental health day. Take a stand in a new way and on December 10, 2008 show your solidarity and take a stand for love,…