Don’t Forget the Small Stuff – Business Expenses Add Up
While I don't travel for business very often (thankfully), I did have the pleasure of traveling to Chicago last weekend for a conference and reunion of the International Association of…
Homemade Love Notes
"Who, being loved, is poor?" -- Oscar Wilde Today is my anniversary with Jeanine. I've marked time over the years by making her homemade love notes (examples shown here). They…
Carnival of Coupons
Why would anyone go shopping, for anything, anywhere, without first checking online for coupons? It literally takes 30 seconds, and if you haven't tried it you might be amazed by…
Ask for Preferential Treatment
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever." -- Chinese Proverb Rich proclaims below, "Everything is negotiable!" This made…
Cancellation tips
It's all in the fine print: non-refundable tickets, auto-renewing subscriptions, opt-out charges. You really have to be on your toes these days as companies figure out ever more devious ways…
Of Speeding, Money and Time
I was reading PFadvice's post on whether it is possible to drive slowly. I recalled coming across another article that had some interesting thoughts on the benefits of driving fast…
Leisure Extensions at the End of Business Trips
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." -- St. Augustine Michael Luongo at writes that gay business travelers should, "Pack the silk…
The High Cost of Materialism
Lao Zsu- Chase after the money and security And your heart will never unclench Care about people's approval And you will be their prisoner. Do your Work, then step back…
Ten Money Questions for Abigail Garner
For several years, Abigail Garner has been at the forefront of the Queerspawn movement. Queerspawn means that you are an adult child of one or more LGBT parent(s). Abigail is…
Splurge or Self-Sabotage?
Last weekend while I was taking a short vacation in Rehoboth Beach to enjoy the jazz festival, I started pondering a common spending conundrum. When we spend money on things…