How Organized Are You?
You've probably heard the saying "time is money." The key to that phrase is in understanding that being organized saves time, thus being organized saves money. Being organized with your…
Know your Rights as a Debtor
Just because you owe someone money doesn't mean that they can walk all over you, call you endlessly, and make life a pain in the bum. There are some things…
Big Love, Alimony and Same-Sex Marriage
"Congratulations gay people -- you are about to discover the joys of alimony." -- Craig Ferguson, on legalizing gay marriage Jeanine and I only watch television once a week and…
Financing Studies Abroad
The British Pound currently converts to a little over two dollars, and the Euro is climbing toward one and a half dollars. With rates like these, making the decision to…
Ten Money Questions for Robert Driscoll
Robert Driscoll is a high-end guy with down-to-earth approachability. As the founder and owner of Venture Out, Robert has offered unique small-group tours for gay & lesbian travelers for over…
Just Lost Your Job? Top 6 Things You Need to Do Now
You just got laid off or fired. You are shocked to say the least. You are not alone. It happens to thousands of people each year. What do you need…
Sleeping With Money: I Was Mean to a Toy Collector
Dating can be harsh, as the Sleeping With Money series will sometimes indicate. I've dealt with some heartless people in the past, although some could say the same about me.…
WWYD: Would You Disrupt Your Life to Provide Care for Aging Parents?
Mindy Fetterman at USA Today reports, "Forty-one percent of baby boomers who have a living parent are helping take care of them, with personal help, financial assistance or both, according…
Congestion Pricing: $8 per day
"There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew." -- Marshall McLuhan Have you heard the buzz about congestion pricing? If you live in New York or study…
New Tax Structure May Affect Retirement Accounts
Laurie Flynn is a Financial Advisor with Smith Barney and is a supporter of Queercents. She's written a few posts these past weeks on the topic of investing. These are…