Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Food
Thus far in this series, we've talked about all the things you should and shouldn't buy as a consumer to save you money. We discussed how higher quality can cost…
Do Nothing to Prevent Overdraft Fees
Are the rest of you as irritated as I am about the banks sending out reminders to consumers about the new overdraft regulations? As of August 15th, customers have to…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Cable
One investment I see people making over and over again is in their diversion. I have heard repeatedly from friends that they'd freak out if they lost their most precious…
Ten Money Questions for Chris Ryan
For those of you who haven't followed this blog very long, we were known for our Ten Money Questions feature, which had small financial-related interviews with various gay celebrities. We…
FTC Suing Scammers of Uninsured
After writing my Penny Wise, Pound Foolish post on health insurance, I received an email from Nicole Vincent of the FTC. For those of you who are not familiar, the…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Preventative Care
It can be scary to get a medical procedure done that might reveal serious problems, and we all feel scared to a certain extent. The attitude of course is fear…
Are You a Schizophrenic Consumer?
Visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This morning's "Today Show" featured a segment about "schizophrenic consumers." With tough economic times and high unemployment, many people…
Your Guide to the Target Boycott
Queercents is not going to get political here. At least, I'm not a fan of being political. I like to stick to the old wisdom that you should never discuss…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Housing
This article is about to get me into a lot of trouble. I've been kicking it around for awhile but I'm convinced that paying more for housing is a good…
iPhone App Can Deposit your Checks from Chase and USAA
This is something I have been waiting on for years as a gadget geek that I am. Chase, I felt would be last in the game to this especially if…