Experiencing the Self Storage Unit Auction
I was curious to see what was behind the door at a storage unit auction and curious about the prices that the storage units were bid up to. I also…
$3,000 for every man, woman and child
As usual, politics and the economy became topics of conversation after the family dinner yesterday. One of Jeanine's relatives mentioned that the better stimulus plan would have been to give…
Why don’t more 401(k) plans include index funds?
This weekend, the Boston Globe had an article on a change made to 401(k) investment plans during the Bush administration. The change enabled businesses to automatically enroll employees in the…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: One Week ‘Til Pride Week
Pride week isn't even here and already I got to celebrate two of my friends coming out with the fantastic movie But I'm A Cheerleader. And Iowa and Vermont have…
Wedding on a Budget: Documents Same Sex Couples Must File to Protect Their Relationships
This is week 9 of our Wedding on a Budget series. We've talked about all the fun and romantic parts of getting married. But the one topic we haven't discussed…
Vlog: Student Loans, Part Dos
Good afternoon, Queercents readers. Part two of my three-part series exploring student loan debt is now available. In this episode, I discuss consolidating federal and private student loans. It's not…
Annie Leibovitz Pays Price for Anti-Gay Tax Laws
As an avid photographer I am a big fan of one of the world's most famous photographers Annie Leibovitz. I hadn't known much about her beyond her famous work…
HRC to Host National “Tax Chat” on LGBT Financial Issues
April 15th is always a good reminder that gays and lesbians pay equal taxes but are denied equal rights. Isn't it time that we receive the same benefits for our…
Passive Income Report for March 2009
OK, so it's not quite as easy as ; In the last year, earning money through passive income has become a hobby of mine. A huge contributor has been…
Give and Take in Household Renovation Priorities
This spring our attic has been insulated. We're also getting new exterior doors for the front and side of our house. A new furnace and air conditioner, too.…