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A Summer of Money Misery
It's a little difficult to write about money when your finances are in a shambles. Which is to say: hi! I'm back. I have no more savings, but no new…
Our money is as good as everyone else’s money
We've all had it happen to us. You're in a store or restaurant and you see the bemused stare, the two clerks across the room looking at you, whispering and…
The Essential Checklist Before Accepting a House Guest
We learn by our mistakes. There's one mistake I'll never make again, and it's accepting the house guest from Hell. It's surprising how many of us have these stories. Recently…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Graduation!
This weekend I'm going to my alma mater's graduation ceremony. My congratulations go out to all those graduating this spring: good luck and all the best! An awesome May tip…
What I Learned On My Spring Vacation
As I've mentioned a few times, I spent last week on vacation, visiting a friend in Portland, Oregon. I learned a great deal about composting, cereal, kayaking, heterosexual drama,…
Taking a Step Back during this Economic Down Time
"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $ in dog money." - Joe Weinstein I get on weird kicks…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Online Resources
Hi, everybody--since I'm not keeping up with the blogosphere during my vacation, here are some great online finance resources for everyone from beginners to experts. Kiplinger Magazine's Starting Out is…
Two-income families are better off financially. Are they happier too?
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Goes to Portland
Hello, readers--by the time you all read this roundup I will be on a plane to the other side of the country. Wish me luck! This week we have some…
Lessons from Computer Games: Everyone Can Afford a Maid
I've been a big fan of the Sims since the game was released in its original incarnation. For those who don't know '“ it's a simulation game where you micromanage…