Femme Economics: The Ultimate Bling
The holidays are upon us and I didn't get an engagement ring for Chanukah. I mean, I wasn't really expecting one, I can give that another six months at least.…
Can’t Buy Me Love…Last Minute Holiday Shopping
We're less than a week away from the big retail day of reckoning known as Christmas here in the United States. This coming weekend is bound to be filled with…
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…