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Staycation: staying home is the new vacation
'œVacation: Two weeks on the sunny sands '“ and the rest of the year on the financial rocks.' '“ Sam Ewing Last week, I asked Queercents readers what their tipping…
Ten Money Questions for Torie Osborn
Torie Osborn has been a social activist for 40 years. Most recently, she was the highest-ranking gay or lesbian official in Los Angeles, while serving as special assistant to Mayor…
The Interest Rate Outlook Continues to Improve
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
Gas prices, the tipping point and tips to save money on gasoline.
'œKilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.' '“ George Carlin About a year ago, the Washington Post conducted a poll finding: The average price…
DIY vs. Hiring out: When is it worth the time and cost of doing it yourself?
'œIf you want a thing done well, do it yourself.' '“ Napoleon Bonaparte Jeanine and I recently spent two weekends improving our garage. We've lived in our house for three…
Queercents introduces Elizabeth Byrne and Serena Freewomyn
Attention twentysomethings: We've added two new writers at Queercents. They're young, hip and have their finger on the pulse of Gen Y, a generation typically shielded from financial but that's…
Ten Money Questions for Sabrina Matthews
Sabrina Matthews wears comfortable shoes and lives 'œamidst the doughnut shops and dude-speak' of Los Angeles. All this makes great fodder for her comedy routine while providing a healthy perspective…
Government Foreclosure Rescue Plans are in the Works
This is a guest post from Jeff Hammerberg, the founder of , the largest company in the nation representing the rights of queer home buyers and sellers. These are his…
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Gay Wedding
'œMarriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day.' '“ Barbara de Angelis…
In Search of Gay Money: Six Money Mistakes of the Newly Partnered
As gays and lesbians writing about money, we've grown weary of reading all the personal finance content that's written from the perspective of straight marriages. So at Queercents, we've turned…