Financial Impact of First Apartment
"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." -- Denis Waitley Anybody remember their first apartment? I can still see…
Peace of Mind with Renters Insurance
Sometimes it takes me a while to get out the door in the morning. I'm usually scrambling (in some groggy fashion) to get stuff together that I'll need for the…
Queercents introduces Moorea Malatt
Notice anything new at Queercents? Moorea Malatt joined us yesterday as a contributing writer. Moorea (pronounced Mo-ray-uh) writes from the Pacific Northwest where she is a folk-singer and performance artist.…
Avocados and Other Frugal Produce Tips
"By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest." -- Agesilaus I love avocados, but avocados are expensive. Typically, they cost $.99 a piece at my neighborhood produce market. They…
The Psychology of the Spending Plan
The word "budget" gives me the creepy crawlies, but that doesn't mean that I'm irresponsible with my money. I'm all about replacing words and phrases which don't serve me well…
Career & Money – Part 4A: Skills vs. Passion
As I've been thinking about Career & Money Part 4 - Discover Your Ideal Career I decided I needed to share a bit of an addendum to the article. While…
Perma-lancers: Full Time Work without Benefits
"The greatest wealth is health." -- Virgil I feel fortunate. I've never had to live without health insurance. Even during stints of self-employment, I carried an inexpensive policy that covered…
Ten Money Questions for Jacob and Joshua Miller
Jacob and Joshua Miller are the identical twins that form the singing duo Nemesis. You may recognize them from their show on Logo, the gay and lesbian network from MTV,…
IRS Further Extends Filing Deadline For Storm Victims
The IRS announced they will further extend the filing deadline for taxpayers affected by the severe weather in the Northeast. They originally announced an extension from the 17th to the…
Sleeping With Money: First Time Home Buyer
"The past exists only in our memories, the future only in our plans. The present is our only reality." -- Robert Pirsig I'll preface this now: there isn't anything hot…