My Financial Implosion: Bad Relationships
'œI chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well.' '“ Oliver Goldsmith Hindsight is always 20/20, and as I think back over my…
Student Budgets: Post-Holiday tips to carry you into the New Year
The holiday season is starting to wind down, and for those with a little festive spirit left in us, New Year's Eve is creeping up. As we all take…
The Freelance Mindset – Not Just for Freelancers in this Business Climate
A few months ago I received a review copy of "My So-Called Freelance Life" by Michelle Goodman. Because of all I have going on it took me a while…
Lessons from a hard year, and the year I learned to believe in my own ability
Let's say that you befriend the most generous, supportive and encouraging person who has ever lived, past, present or future. Sounds like it would be a very promising friendship. But…
Can High Priced Luxury Goods Actually Be Frugal?
Yes and How's that for a Definitive LOL. If you don't want to read further it can be boiled down to three corollaries: 1. In order to be frugal, a…
Should You and Your Partner Open a Joint Checking Account?
Ramon Johnson is the gay lifestyle guide at About: Gay Life, a New York Times Company. The commentary, advice, and resources Ramon provides outlines the essentials of what it means…
30 Ways to Save a Dollar a Day
This is a list of ways to save about $30 a month or a dollar a day. If you can do a couple of these, then you can save even…
How new parents can save money by making diaper wipes
'œChildren will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.' '“ Richard L. Evans Baby Sam is three weeks old today…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Anticipating the New Year
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and got to spend time with loved ones. I know my holiday had a little more excitement than we'd planned for with a…
How to Save Money by Cruising
Not that kind of but I'm glad I got your attention! Cruising as a vacation is one of the more frugal ways to get provided you pay attention to how…