Retirement and the Savings Gap for Women
'œRetirement: It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese.' '“ Gene Perret For many people, contemplating retirement can…
Weekend Entrepreneur: Going Two Feet In, Letting Go Of The Day-Job Safety Net
'œGoing Two Feet In' is a euphemism among entrepreneurs for letting go of the day-job safety net. Going two feet in isn't something every weekend entrepreneur will be able to…
Financial Resolutions for 2008, Part I
When I was in middle school, one of my friends made a New Year's resolution to avoid fried foods all year. I have a specific memory of sitting in a…
Thoughts on My Year and Encouraging Words for Creative People and Their Careers
When I lost my job in July of this year, many people urged me to fight back and sue. Although the cold hard facts screamed 'œwrongful termination,' deep down I…
Pink & Green Parenting: Saving Money and the Planet (Even If You Must Use Disposable Diapers)
First, a confession: I, your left-leaning, recycle-happy, Al Gore-loving, hemp bag-carrying Queercents mom, use disposable diapers. Though I am well aware of the hideous environmental impact of disposables, and I…
Buy a Plastic Grocery Bag
Hefty ® has outdone them selves this time. They have taken something that we get free and have an overabundance of and boxed it up 10 to a pack for…
The Art of the Year-End Mileage Run for Frequent Flyers
'œThere are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror.' '“ Orson Welles I'm 2,602 miles shy of Executive Platinum status on American Airlines this year. Why does this…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Crisis!
Most of the commentary I've seen on this economic crisis we may or may not be having is a lot like the advice given when we're not in a crisis--build…
Ten Money Questions for Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are known as the creators of the best-selling 'œultimate' series of cookbooks including the hardcover compendium, The Ultimate Cook Book: 900 New Recipes, Thousands of…
Sleeping With Money: Going Along for the Ride
Sometimes the most economical way to have a little fun is to go along for the ride with a partner on a business trip. I never used to be too…