Don’t buy water: A thrifty sister rule!
It has finally become sort of uncool to buy water. Just a few years ago the opposite was true. You might kid yourself now, but bottled water took off because…
In Search of Gay Money: Schedule a Money Date
As gays and lesbians writing about money, we've grown weary of reading all the personal finance content that's written from the perspective of straight marriages. So at Queercents, we've turned…
Bernanke Must Lead Or Be Replaced!
Ever since last summers meltdown of the Quants and Hedge Funds, Ben Bernanke has failed to see the signs of structural weakness in the financial system, and to take the…
Joys of Frugal Living
Let's list all of your joys of frugal 'll dive in first and post (un-numbered) my joys about frugal living as it is good to be reminded why we do…
Staycation: staying home is the new vacation
'œVacation: Two weeks on the sunny sands '“ and the rest of the year on the financial rocks.' '“ Sam Ewing Last week, I asked Queercents readers what their tipping…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Graduation Style
Graduation may have been over a month ago for some people, but since I'm still attending graduation parties (my friends will use just about any excuse to get together and…
Ask the Readers: Is self-storage worth the money?
What's the opposite of a pack rat? Whatever that is, it's me. 95% of the time, I only buy what I need. I take good care of my belongings and…
Ten Money Questions for Torie Osborn
Torie Osborn has been a social activist for 40 years. Most recently, she was the highest-ranking gay or lesbian official in Los Angeles, while serving as special assistant to Mayor…
Reducing Pet Costs: Thinking Through the Budget
Maybe this series hasn't appealed to you yet because you, like many people don't have a pet. I too was in your position just seven months ago. Furthermore, I never…
Maxed Out – The Credit Crisis in America
I recently had the chance to watch Maxed Out the movie. It is a documentary about the deep dark journey into credit card debt faced by so many people in…