Discretionary Expenses: A Moment on the Lips or an iPod on the Hip?
There are essentially two kinds of financial dilemmas: happy and unhappy. Unhappy dilemmas are the ones where you have to decide which credit cards you aren't going to pay so…
Blending Families, Blending Finances: The “Three-Pot” Money System
'œS' is the writer at of Doorknobs That Lock, a blog about 2 lesbians + 1 preteen son that equals a lot of interesting moments. I asked her to write…
Do You Tip Less in a Tough Economy?
Now that the economy is even tighter, gas is obscenely costly, and everything from milk to repair service has shot through the roof will you tip people less in an…
The Bliss Chronicles: Career Transition Finances
Before deciding to go back to school, I had to research what's available and what I could afford. I was happy to find a certificate program at my local community…
How much money do you make? ‘œI make enough,’ she said.
I've asked this question before: how often do you hear a talk-show host ask a movie star how much money they made on their last film? Rarely. Why? Because money…
What I Learned On My Spring Vacation
As I've mentioned a few times, I spent last week on vacation, visiting a friend in Portland, Oregon. I learned a great deal about composting, cereal, kayaking, heterosexual drama,…
Queerfriends and New Babies: Five Ways Childless Queers Can Help New Parents
Several of my friends just became new parents. They're overjoyed and overwhelmed'¦ especially by the costs! Here are some ways that you can help a friend who has either adopted…
In Search of Gay Money: How-to Guide: Manage Money With Your Domestic Partner
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…
Taking a Step Back during this Economic Down Time
"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $ in dog money." - Joe Weinstein I get on weird kicks…
Money and the transgender community: three steps to safeguarding finances
'œThe rights of every person are diminished when the rights of one are threatened.' '“ John F. Kennedy The trans community is receiving a lot of press these days. After…