Archives for Family Finances - Page 7
The Mommy Economy: A Review of The Feminine Mistake
'œMotherhood is a state of being, not a job description.' '“ Sara Nelson When I announced to one of my sisters that Jeanine and I plan to work full time…
4th Grade Economics: An Intro to Socialism
Today was the first day of school for kids in Dallas. I only know this because I've become partially financially responsible for a 9-year-old and 13-year-old girl in the last…
Only Children: Stealth Costs and How to Prepare for Them
It doesn't take a genius to figure out that two children cost more than one to raise. And it doesn't take a genius to understand that for queer parents, like…
WAHMs, WAHDs, and the Costs and Benefits of Working at Home with Kids: Making the Most of Your Work Time
My name is Jennifer, and I'm a WAHM. No, that's not some new addition to the ever-expanding LGBTQ alphabet soup of queer identities; it stands for work-at-home mom or dad.…
Monthly Home Office Expenses: Is It Feasible to Use Cell Phone Only and Lose the Landline Phone?
I am pretty diligent about reviewing my monthly expenses periodically to see where and what I can trim. Recently, I got back into doing an overhaul of expenses in light…
Three reasons to play tennis instead of golf: money, money, money
'œI play more tennis than golf now.' '“ Greg Norman, who recently married Chris Evert Like typical lesbians, Jeanine and I enjoy the game of golf. But with each round,…
What We Talk About When We Talk About Money: Explaining Wealth and Poverty to Kids
'œWe don't take that insurance anymore.' 'œYou don't? But my daughter was supposed to get her shots much will it cost if I just pay out-of-pocket?' 'œI don't know. It…
Buy Local Food – It Pays More Than Once
With the cost of gas prices sky high and random contaminated food scares making the rounds regularly, it just might pay to buy local now more than it ever has.…
An Open Letter to the State of Maryland: How to Lose the LGBTQ Dollar
Dear State of Maryland: You lost. You lost our confidence, our sense of citizenship, and yes, our money. How much? About $3,000, all told. And Maryland's loss will be California's…
Financial Infidelity by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil
'œThey spoil every romance by trying to make it last forever.' '“ Oscar Wilde Love and money go hand in hand which is why financial infidelity is often just as…