Offense or Defense: How to Play the Current Market
Now I know this post will bore the hell out of some of you, but at this time of year it's important to take stock - no pun intended -…
Finance “advocate” in The Advocate
My second column for The Advocate appears in the Sept Issue. You can also check it out online to learn: 1. How the new Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program can help…
My Financial Implosion: Back to School in a Bad Economy
'œThe difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.' '“ Tom…
Gearing Up to Downsize
Over the last couple of months, we have been formulating our downsize plans. First we'll move to a smaller rental and eventually use the savings to build the tiny-eco-healthy house…
Can an S corporation save me money?
With the economy in the doldrums, many folks are starting businesses to bring in a little side money. If you decide this is for you, there are a few important…
Can You Afford Jury Duty?
Well, I just got home from the No, I didn't go to I got that little piece of paper in the mail that said, "Congratulations!! You Are Summoned For Jury…
Meet the $8K Home Buyer Deadline with Help from LGBT Pros
Most people shopping for a home this year are keenly aware that a special $8,000 new home buyer credit is being offered as part of the government's emergency economic stimulus…
“That’s So Gay” Commercials
As queer folks, we already know that we're the butt of many a joke. We might be the well-toned, designer-clad butt of the joke, but we're still a source of…
Should we have another child? A decision influenced by economics and other factors.
For various reasons (just one being economic), Jeanine and I have been talking lately about whether we will have a second child. I think the decision to add to our…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Credit Cards and Cash for Clunkers
Sometimes when I'm reading articles to use in the roundup, a theme emerges and today it just happens to be wonderfully alliterative. A lot of people seem to have credit…