Review: The Frugal Duchess by Sharon Harvey Rosenberg
'œA good home must be made, not bought.' '“ Joyce Maynard The theme in Sharon Harvey Rosenberg's first book, The Frugal Duchess: How to Live Well and Save Money is…
Joys and Perils of a Luxe Life: In Dependency
Upon reflection I probably shouldn't have rearranged my bedroom furniture to the point of structural failure or been so focused on organization and décor, but I think the die was…
Ulterior Motives for Going Back to Work after “Early Retirement”
There are other reasons to go back to work after other than your "other half" might just kill you if they have to be around you ALL the time. Some…
Queercents introduces Michael Moy
New Series Alert: Last week, Rachel Gollay launched a series about grad school finances. This week, it's all about home economics or 'œhomemaking' as it was dubbed in the era…
Yes, Obama is a socialist – and so is McCain
Lately, the Republicans have been claiming that Obama's policy proposals are socialist. CNN quotes from McCain's speech on Saturday, October 18, 2008: 'œYou see, believes in redistributing wealth, not in…
What Does Gender Have to Do With Buying a Car?
In August I took a monumental step towards becoming a real adult - I bought my first new car. I've had POS clunker cars since I was 15. This was…
Save Money by Making Things Last
In an article in the Money Adviser from Consumer Reports, they spoke about ways to save money by making things last. The first way to make things last is to…
Back to Mike: Money, Career, Transitioning and Tolerance
'œThere is always more to be learned about tolerance.' '“ Mercedes Ruehl, commenting on her Lifetime movie role as the mother of a transgender child Before Queercents, I had never…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween readers! I hope you had a lovely evening of festivities, because it's always fun to be a little silly for a night. Gay marriage has been approved in…
Desperation is Not Attractive
We are experiencing some pretty historic financial circumstances lately. but you know what? A desperation mentality is not attractive and the more you feel and act like a desperate teen…