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Stretch Your Food Dollar: Lunchtime Extravaganza
Clint mentioned last week that he's been bringing his lunch to work in order to stretch his food dollar. He's a smart cookie. If you figure that the average lunch…
Do Nothing to Prevent Overdraft Fees
Are the rest of you as irritated as I am about the banks sending out reminders to consumers about the new overdraft regulations? As of August 15th, customers have to…
Are You a Schizophrenic Consumer?
Visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This morning's "Today Show" featured a segment about "schizophrenic consumers." With tough economic times and high unemployment, many people…
Ways to Reduce Your Crafting Expenses
Many of our Queercents readers and writers are the DIY types who like to make crafts as both a hobby, and as a way to save money. I am one…
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Summer Utility Bills
Many utility companies have raised their rates this summer. Last month I almost barfed when we got hit with a $70 water bill, and a $200 electric bill. Since then,…
Cheap Summer Dates
Dating and romance don't have to be expensive. In fact, there are many low-cost ways to take your special someone out on a date, and summer is the perfect time…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Searching for Culinary Inspiration
Do you ever feel like you're uninspired in the kitchen? I've written about getting into a food rut before, but this is a constant challenge that all home cooks face…
What Rights Do Renters Have When Their Landlord Goes Into Foreclosure?
Imagine you're a renter. You've been paying your rent faithfully every month. Then you come home from work one day to find an eviction notice on your door. Your landlord…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Making a Meal Plan
I recently had dinner with a friend who asked me if I could teach her how to cook. She and her husband eat out every night because neither one of…
Does Your Attitude Determine Your Financial Outcome?
It's the New Year, and many of us are making resolutions for 2010. My 2010 goals are very similar to last year, but I've added some new goals, too: Track…