Is There a New Closet?
We just returned from a 10 day trip back 'œhome' to Michigan to visit friends and family. Part of our time was in rural countryside and part in the Metro…
Need Help Finding That Down Payment for Your Home?
With housing prices and interest rates plummeting faster than interest in watching more Michael Jackson coverage, the savvy investor/home buyer sees a thrilling opportunity that at first glance, may seem…
Not The Sex Talk Your Parents Gave
When my 11 year-old son stepped off the bus from summer camp, the first thing he proudly proclaimed very loudly to my wife - and the entire parking lot packed…
Locate a LGBT Pro to Beat $8K Tax Perk Deadline
The clock is ticking toward the expiration date on the special $8,000 new home buyer credit currently offered as part of the government's emergency economic stimulus legislation. Unless the provision…
Queercents Weekly Roundup
Happy Monday readers! Sorry about the late roundup. Thursday night, in the middle of my move, my computer tanked. After dealing with tech support for three days, my computer had…
The El Cheapo Diet Plan
I've been trying to trim my budget and somehow have lost about five pounds at the same time. I've been trying to figure out how this has happened, why I…
Is Your Online Persona Effecting Your Career Potential?
If you're on the job market right now, you've probably noticed that it's a competitive environment. The number of available jobs has dwindled, and the number of applicants for those…
Annie Leibovitz and the $24 million question
When I first heard about the financial woes of Annie Leibovitz, the gay media had latched on to erroneous reports that it was somehow related to the 'œgay tax' incurred…
When Does Frugality Constitute Stealing?
I've been thinking a lot about the ethics of frugality lately. I often wonder when little tricks we use to save money crosses the line of ethical behavior and enters…
Ten Money Questions for Erica Mauter
1. What do you do for a living? I'm a validation engineer at a pharmaceutical company. Because we're so heavily regulated, there's an extra layer of documentation for every single…