Vlog: Student Loans, Part Uno
Good morning, Queercents readers. Do you have student loans that are currently accruing interest? Maybe you're paying them off instead. Or perhaps you're a college student in waiting and you'd…
Is it okay to cheat on your taxes?
When asked to join the Obama administration, Tom Daschle and Nancy Killefer were both undone by their failure to pay taxes. Tim Geithner, who did get confirmed, didn't properly pay…
Buying Bulk Tea: Ultimate in Cheap Drinking
I am a tea snob. I admit it. I love drinking tea, and generally drink a minimum of 12 cups a day. At this point, I'm pretty sure it's an…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Resources for Vegans
If you've been following our Stretch Your Food Dollar series, you've probably gotten the sense that I think veganism is a great way to make your food budget go the…
Public transit: is it worth the time & money?
I'm writing this post on my way to work. With 25 miles between my bed and my office, I don't have the frugal options of walking to work or riding…
Grad School: Recovering from Rejection
Not surprisingly, the competition in the grad school market this year has been brutal. From what I've read on The Grad Cafe and other related forums, It's not unusual for…
My Financial Implosion: Better Business
'Ε“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It's as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do…
The Difference Between Generic and Name Brand
I'm sure everyone here uses Generics or Store Brands from the grocery or should anyway. But have you ever wondered what the difference was between the name brand and the…
Queercents introduces Clint Osterholz
Sometimes when you're looking for something, it happens to be right under your nose. This was the case with my video blogger request a couple of weeks ago. Clint Osterholz…
Reason to Buy in 2009: New $8,000 tax credit to qualified buyers.
Congress recently enacted legislation providing a tax credit worth up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes, so if a buyer gets the…