What Should Mothers Really Be Earning?
Guest blogger Andrea Hance is is an activist and educator in New York City. Currently, she works with school and community groups at the New York Tolerance Center attempting to…
Big purchase anxiety
Buying a minivan seems like anything but frugal '“ they are almost the epitome of indulgent, gas-guzzling vehicles that squeeze cyclists out of the car lanes and are the bullies…
The jumbo mortgage is back. Only low-risk borrowers need apply.
In March 2009, there were reports of lenders getting back into the jumbo loan business (this time for their own investment portfolios and not for bond traders on Wall Street):…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Warm Weather Galore
Happy Saturday everyone! It's finally warm and sunny here on the East Coast, which is a welcome change from June, the month only a fungus could love. I'll be spending…
Ten Money Questions for Dave Calver
Dave Calver is an illustrator and fine artist who lives in Palm Springs. His work has included illustrations for the Lincoln Center and the three New York MTA posters. 1.…
Surviving the Recession: How to Weather the Economic Storm
I participated on a panel this week at the Campus Progress National Conference in Washington, DC, and the topic was "Surviving the Recession: How to Weather the Economic Storm." The…
Finance “advocate” in The Advocate
Long before Queercents, I remember pitching David Hauslaib (from Jossip and Queerty fame) about why we should collaborate on a personal finance blog for the gay and lesbian community. He…
Dating on a Budget: Spa Dates
Life can sometimes be really stressful. However, dating doesn't have to be. Consider taking a little rendezvous at a luscious spa retreat. Is this endeavor too rich for your…
United Airlines Breaks Guitars
I have to say I love a story where a consumer is wronged by a company and then takes their complaints public in a creative, effective way. We've all had…
Why the California Budget Crisis Affects Us All
The economic crisis at both the state and federal levels will shortly impact all Americans. But what has gone underreported is how the cuts to vital services, like HIV/AIDS programs,…