Queer Careers: Risky Business in a Slow Economy
It seems like everyone I know is in the middle of a career transition. Or they're contemplating one, or they've completed one. I don't know if this is my age…
College Cost Reduction Act and Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees
Public service employment is a topic I haven't covered much of. This weekend I spent some time attempting to sort out my financial situation in light of my soon-to-be-in-repayment student…
In Search of Gay Money: Millionaires in the Making
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…
Cutting back to attain your financial goals.
I was reading through the 10 Diets You Probably Want to Avoid and beyond the odd ones where a danish author was forced to eat his book and an automobile…
Does church make you a better employee? Optimism & putting in an honest day’s work.
'œMy mind is my own church.' '“ Thomas Paine Last week, Penelope Trunk, my favorite career authority, wrote a post providing 4 tips that will improve productivity at work. Number…
Neworking – It’s Not What You Think
I have to say years ago when a colleague kept pushing me to network more I was so resistant. Even though I didn't like the jobs or career I was…
Ten Money Questions for Andrew Tobias
Andrew Tobias lives and breathes money. He's the author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need, the well-known manual that puts in plain words how to hold on to…
News Bites: $2.99 gas for 3 years, courtesy of Chrysler
Chrysler's latest incentive to reverse faltering car sales is fascinating. Car and Driver reports (via Yahoo!) that Chrysler will guarantee $ gas to customers who purchase a new Dodge, Jeep…
Got kids? Are You Legally Protected?
Sometimes I think if I am confused and concerned by what little legal protections are available to me and my partner, I can only imagine how stressful it must be…
Is there ever a good reason to cash in your 401(k)? A thrifty sister weighs in on debt.
Martinique Miller lives in Chicago with her partner and works at a University. Like most grad school graduates, she has student loan debt that she's trying to chip away at…