Stretch Your Food Dollar: The Value of Comfort Foods
This is my tenth installment in our weekly food budgeting series. I'm sorry I missed last week. I was taking care of family stuff. And what a week to miss!…
Financial Advantages of the Outlet Gourmet – Part II
Today we deal with the Second Workhorse of the Outlet the Rice Cooker. Now I know I'm going to hear all about what a waste they why can't you just…
Who did You Tell Them You Are? Names, Social Security Numbers and Paychecks.
You just got a new job. Great work Jane. There's just one problem. Your legal name is still Jim. What happens when they ask you for your social security number?…
Welcome to Your Student Debt
Yes, my darling new graduate, it's actually going to suck as much as you think it will. Oh, I'm just kidding! Well, no, I'm not. The unique terror of student…
When Credit Cards Attack
There are a few signs that you will want to look for when you are in a dangerous situation and it is time to get out or get help to…
Six Secrets to Buying Real Estate in the Off Season
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again
This week has been a busy one, and I've been suffering from multiple show syndrome. Last night I worked the lights for my first live production of Rocky Horror, meaning…
Ask the Readers: Do you find marketing materials effective?
One day I came home from a long day of work and found a purple Chinese food menu flier attached to the front gate of my apartment building. I saw…
Ten Money Questions for Michael Landa
Michael Landa founded The Pet Staff with Brett Montana in 2001 and it's now the largest professional in-home pet sitting and dog walking service in greater Los Angeles. Their service…
Liposuction: Fat Free at Any Cost?
My friend recently had extensive liposuction done and it's been fascinating to see people's reactions. At first some find it a bit comical, or at the very least, superficial. However…