Stretch Your Food Dollar: Bring Your Own Bags
The latest consumer trend is that stores all across the country are starting to offer reusable shopping bags to their customers. Plastic bags have gotten a bad rap, and even…
Newbites: Sales of bodice-ripper novels increase in recession
The recession has a peculiar effect on behavior. Consider the increase in booze sales or how haircuts get shorter in hard economic times. But thanks to Meghan Daum and her…
My Financial Implosion: Better Preparations
'œChance favors the prepared mind.' '“ Louis Pasteur Climbing out of the dual financial pits of foreclosure and bankruptcy wasn't just a matter of luck. Getting out of the…
Going cardless in a fee laden world
The Credit Card industry is at it figuring ways to rip you used to be called "nickel and diming", we're way past nickels and dimes at this point. If this…
Queercents introduces Holly Wagg
Lately, most of our new writers have focused on series ideas, like Tamara with her dating on a budget column; or they gravitate to a specific topic, like Helen and…
Dating on a Budget: Time for the Farmers Market Stroll
It's officially spring time! The time when flowers begin to bloom and the allergies kick in. But the best thing about this season, to me, is the farmers market. These…
Moving Expenses: Expect the Unexpected
The past week has been rather hectic for our household. We just got back from our honeymoon and now we're moving into a new house on the other side of…
13 ways that people waste money
I am going to go over some ways we may be wasting our money. Of course, you are welcome to add your own thoughts. 1. Lottery '” Your chances of…
Head of Household filing status: Another perk at tax time for same-sex parents with children
Last week, Helen wrote about why there are many good reasons for gays and lesbians to fight for the right to marry '“ but tax time is probably not one…
Wedding on a Budget: Honeymoon Travel Tips
Holy wedding bells, Batman '“ it's week 8 of our Wedding on a Budget series and the big day is almost here! We've talked about almost all of the details…