Rethinking Necessities: Refusing to Replace a Microwave
It was November 2007, and I was making an afternoon snack. I pop some veggie Buffalo wings into the microwave. I'm hungry and impatient, and I stare at my food…
WWYD: Profiting from the goodwill of others
It's that time of year when I pull out the file to prepare for our tax appointment and I'm always amazed at the number of receipts in there from Goodwill…
Shame in Finance
In finance, there's always something to be ashamed of. If you live frugally, you have to reckon with turning down invitations and living with fewer or worn possessions; if your…
How to Go Shopping with Kids… Without Blowing Your Budget (or Losing Your Mind)
'œBut Mommy, I WANT it!' What parent hasn't given in to that plea, when you know a tantrum will follow if you say no? Shopping with kids can be challenging.…
Why I Hate Federal Taxes
The other day on Sirius satellite radio, Howard Stern was complaining about the fact that the merger between XM and Sirius has not yet been approved by US government regulators.…
Plain Talk about Fancy Mortgages: Stick with old-fashioned 30-year fixed
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
Freakonomics – The secret economy of everything
I've decided to start a new thread on Queercents where I review business books. I've decided that these books could fall into a few categories, including productivity, advice, retirement, economics,…
Tax Tidbit #5: Deductible Business Travel Expenses
My Aunt and Uncle are in town for a business trip and we just spent a lovely day on the California coast. In the course of our conversations, I reminded…
Extend a Life. Extend your Life. A Frugal Life.
Sometimes frugal living is just a decision away, a slight change in attitude, or a different view on the way we look at life around us. Right before you throw…
Are You in Integrity? – FREE Teleclass
What is integrity? The word gets tossed around a lot, but do you know what it really is? Are you clear on what it means to be in integrity? Did…