10 More Tips to Reduce Your Energy Bill
All week we've been talking about ways to reduce your energy bill. On Monday we talked about CFL bulbs. Tuesday the topic was home weatherization. And Wednesday the subject was…
Would same-sex marriage hurt small businesses?
In a speech on Saturday, Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chair said that legalization of gay marriage would hurt small businesses because it would be too expensive. As my…
Vlog: How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly
Good afternoon, Queercents readers. Last time on my vlog, we discussed credit cards--how to get 'em, how to keep 'em, and what to do with 'em. I asked for ideas…
The Importance of Contracts in Business
For any person who contracts his or her own work out this article is a must read because it reminds you to protect yourself and know your rights. The other…
FHA Mortgages May Be the Way to Go
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has seen a surge in demand for its loan products as the cost of other non-FHA loans have increased and their availability has diminished dramatically.…
Queercents introduces Mat Alexander
You might have noticed lately that we're light on content written by men. Of course, we're forever grateful for the many new female writers (Helen, Holly, Lynn, Regan and Yasmin)…
College Rescue Sales
It's that time of year here at colleges across the country and students are packing up to move home. Of course, for one reason or another students don't want to…
Watch That Thermostat to Reduce Your Energy Bill
It's summer. The idea of going outside to face 100 degree weather at 8:00 AM makes me want to cry. The temptation to turn the AC thermostat down to 70…
Orange County is not as well-off as you think
As we entered our local grocery store last weekend, volunteers handed us a flier for a food drive to help children and families in Orange County. In September, 780 families…
Reduce Your Energy Bill By Weatherizing Your Home
Bust out those tool belts, butches. It's time to talk about home weatherization. Woot! Yesterday I mentioned that you could lower your energy bill by making the switch to CFL…