Review Home and Auto Insurance to Save Money
I have had the same home and auto policies through the same agent (whom I've never met I might add) for my entire adult life. Why? Because it was…
Review: One Big Happy Family edited by Rebecca Walker
At Queercents, I typically only review personal finance and business books, but when an email arrived from Rebecca Walker, the best-selling author (and my favorite bisexual) it was easy to…
Ditch the Disposable
Roland's post the other day prompted me to think about all the different ways I've eliminated disposables from my life and prolonged the use of other items. A lot of…
Be Your Own Trainer – Patience
I want a nice ass now! And you'll get one'¦ in time. Things do not happen over night. They take a lot of time and a lot of effort. You…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Making a List (and Checking it Twice)
Last month I posted about the nuts and bolts of setting your food budget - picking a number that works for you and your family. One of the tips I…
Turning Spenders Into Savers: Understanding Sales Pitches
Just because the biggest shopping season of the year is behind us doesn't mean us shoppers don't have to deal with temptation. In fact, the abundance of 'œsuper sales' this…
My Financial Implosion: Buying a Truck after Bankruptcy
'œA fool and his money are soon parted.' '“ Thomas Tusser In January 1998, I received a letter from the bankruptcy court informing me that my bankruptcy had been discharged.…
What is a napkin worth?
$: Yes you read it five thousand three hundred seventy eight dollars and seventy cents. Bear with me Grasshopper and all will be made clear. Being frugal involves lifestyle a…
Money, weapons, and power: a response
Ashley's recent post about the challenges of being transgendered in Weapons Of Mass Destruction Part I deserves a proper response. I intend to respond to Part II separately in an…
Podcast Interview with Mariah Hanson of The Dinah
I wanted to let Queercents readers know about my recent inaugural Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast. For the first interview I had the opportunity to interview Mariah Hanson…