Bagging up the Savings
More and more grocery stores are offering a discount or financial incentive for shoppers who bring in their own bags. Reusable bags save stores money and are a more ecologically…
Craigslist, Ebay and other Ways to Make Cash on the Side
is back and we thought it would be good to start out with an article about money making in these tough times. In today's tight economy, many people are finding…
Queercents bids farewell for now.
After drawing million page views with nearly 2,500 posts from over 50 contributors; Queercents is taking a time out. More precisely, its leader needed a break. Since 2006, Queercents has…
Inflationary Fears
Growing up, we never discussed the stock market. It just wasn't part of my household, my neighborhood, or (to my recollection) the national zeitgeist. My parents probably had some money…
My Financial Implosion: What to do with a Windfall
'œSpending is quick, earning is slow.' '“ Russian Proverb For the past eight years, my wife and I have been self-employed. We correspond at least quarterly with our CPA…
Subscriptions Got You Down?
Or more likely the cost of your subscriptions getting you just got the annual renewal for The $ Ouch! I think most everyone has subscribed to a magazine or twelve…
Young People Hardest Hit By Unemployment
I was astounded last week to read statistics that show that people ages 16-24 have been the hardest hit by unemployment during the recession. Although a slew of economists are…
Queercents Weekly Roundup
Happy Saturday everyone! It's a beautiful day and I'll be spending it the best way I can think homework. Ok, that's totally not the best way I can think of…
It’s Genetic: My Family History of Dumpster Diving
My grandfather grew up during the Great Depression and though I have very few memories of him--he died right before my thirteenth birthday--I remember the stories. Someone told a story…
Could an HIV Vaccine Lower the Economic Cost of AIDS?
Promising news of an HIV vaccine this week has left many in the public health and HIV communities feeling hopeful. The latest study shows a 31% reduction in HIV transmission…