Author Archives: Paula - Page 17
Sleeping with Money: To Merge or Not To Merge
Once you're in a relationship for good, do you merge your finances, keep them separate, or somewhere in between? I don't think there is any one right or wrong answer,…
Bodywork – Investment or Expense?
Here at Queercents we talk a lot about sticking to budgets, getting out of debt, and making the most of your money. A nice chunk of money from my monthly…
Career & Money – Part 8: Making the Most of Your Career
Now that you've either landed the job or started your own business you need to make the most of it. Even if you've been in the same job a long…
Money and Kids in LGBT Families
While I'm no expert in raising kids (my cats aren't too financially focused as long as they see food, water, and fresh litter), I do know that teaching kids about…
Splurging: A Slice of Heaven in Rehoboth Beach
A week or so ago Kim & I were in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for our usual May romp at the beach. I love the slower, empty pace of the beach…
Pooh Bank as Fun Money
In our house the "what to do with spare change" question got answered very early on. It goes into the Winnie the Pooh bank atop the refrigerator. While we have…
Career & Money – Part 7: Starting Your Own Business
In the last few articles in this series I focused on finding and landing the job. This assumes that after taking a deep look at your values that working for…
WWYD: Ask for Help or Screw the Scanner?
I don't know about you but this new trend toward self checkout in stores has hit on my last nerve. While I am all for being self sufficient when I…
Sleeping With Money: Communication and Control
As I thought about writing this installment of Sleeping with Money, I thought I'd ask my partner Kim what her insights were on this topic. After over 15 years together,…
Trading Authenticity for the Chance at CEO
If you've been following along with my writings over time, you already know that I am very big on being true to yourself, authentic, and comfortable in your own skin.…