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…
The Bliss Chronicles: Staying Focused To Complete a Career Transition
As I'm sailing toward finals week in school, I figured this is a good time to wrap up my Bliss Chronicles series. Soon I'll have lots of time on my…
Why are hotel rooms so expensive? The search for a $200/night boutique experience.
'œWealth buys leisure, but not wisdom.' '“ William George Plunkett So last weekend it was my birthday. Sound the trumpets! Actually, they sounded last year when I turned forty. Since…
Pink & Green Parenting: Good News on the Pink (Onesies), Bad News on the Green (BPA Bottles)
Here are a few updates that might be useful to those of you who have been reading this column. In a previous post, I expressed my angst about having purchased…
Six Ways to Get Free Massage
I heard on NPR last week that some financial analysts are officially using the word recession to describe the state of the American economy. Finally, the suits are understanding what…
In Search of Gay Money: Odd couple: When financial opposites attract
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…
Social Security and my estimated benefits
I recently got my yearly Social Security statement of my estimated benefits and they are always interesting to read through. For my age (1973) I will get full retirement benefits…
How much money should parents leave behind? Do rich kids deserve a windfall?
'œIt is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.' '“ Aesop Back in January, there was a captivating profile in Fortune Magazine about Melinda Gates, power philanthropist and wife…
Frustrated with Your Finances? Want to Live More Authentically? The Savvy Lesbians’ Guide Can Help
I can't help myself. I am so excited about the new audio product I just released that I am dying to share it with the Queercents community. Are You Struggling…