Building Wealth Consciousness from Within – Part 5
The 5th article of a series of articles. Manage and Balance Financial Energy Centers: What are you plugging your money energy into and how much of it are you expending…
How to Travel During Tough Economic Times – Part 2
The 2nd post in a series of posts about budget travel. Eating like a King for Dollars The simplest way to save money when traveling is to eat like the…
Gas prices, the tipping point and tips to save money on gasoline.
'œKilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.' '“ George Carlin About a year ago, the Washington Post conducted a poll finding: The average price…
Ask the hospital to forgive your debt
I had the misfortune of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of twenty-two. It was about 8 months after I finished college and I was first told to…
11 Simple Steps to Living on Less
Debt is the outcome from living beyond our means and wanting it all now. But if you are serious about getting into the black and living a life that makes…
DIY vs. Hiring out: When is it worth the time and cost of doing it yourself?
'œIf you want a thing done well, do it yourself.' '“ Napoleon Bonaparte Jeanine and I recently spent two weekends improving our garage. We've lived in our house for three…
Queercents introduces Elizabeth Byrne and Serena Freewomyn
Attention twentysomethings: We've added two new writers at Queercents. They're young, hip and have their finger on the pulse of Gen Y, a generation typically shielded from financial but that's…
Freelancers – Avoid Being Consumed by Work
So many sit in their day jobs and wish they could freelance so they could have more freedom, more free time, and control over their lives. Then once they strike…
Ask the Readers: Are Suze Orman critics right about her audience?
If it weren't for the 400 people arrested in the Justice Department's probe of securities fraud leading to the mortgage crisis, I'd say most of the financial press news this…
Ten Money Questions for Sabrina Matthews
Sabrina Matthews wears comfortable shoes and lives 'œamidst the doughnut shops and dude-speak' of Los Angeles. All this makes great fodder for her comedy routine while providing a healthy perspective…