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What Do You Do When Your Builder Goes Bankrupt?
Last week one of those mega housing developers, Properties (THP) closed up shop in the Philadelphia suburbs. THP suspended operations quite abruptly for "re-structuring". Many people have put deposits on…
Role Models and Success
Role models are everywhere. Some are worthy of the term, others are thrust into the role for whatever reason and are not worthy of emulation by any stretch of the…
Podcast with Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears, Authors of The Boss of You
It's that time again for another one my Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcasts. April's installment features Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears, authors of The Boss of You: Everything a…
Annie Leibovitz Pays Price for Anti-Gay Tax Laws
As an avid photographer I am a big fan of one of the world's most famous photographers Annie Leibovitz. I hadn't known much about her beyond her famous work…
Podcast Interview with Michelle Goodman, Author “My So-Called Freelance Life”
I wanted to let Queercents readers know about my recent Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast. This latest installment features an interview with or my thoughts on her book My…
A Rare Instance Where I Don’t Want More for my Money
Most of us want to get the most for our money. Especially in these economic times, stretching the dollar or getting a little something extra for your money feels great.…
How to Create an Effective Proposal
One thing neither academia nor Corporate America taught me how to do was create an effective proposal. When you own your own business, however, proposals, pricing, and packaging are a…
Escape from Cubicle Nation Pre-Order Book Special
My friend Pam Slim at Escape from Cubicle Nation has some excellent news today. Her Escape from Cubicle Nation book, officially hitting the shelves on April 30, is now…
The L Word: The Last Word on Money
Last Sunday was the series finale of the beloved lesbian Showtime drama The L Word. Whether you loved it or hated it, each week these ladies brought some real stories…
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…