Archives for Savings & Budgets - Page 12
Money Makes the World Go ‘Round
I got to thinking about money after a meeting the other day. It is probably the #1 worry people have. I would say health comes first, but it only seems…
Paid Biweekly? This tip is for you
Most of us, salaried and hourly workers alike, are paid biweekly. This is almost the same as twice a month, but not quite, and if you're smart it can make…
Take a Financial Mulligan
"Opportunity is just success looking for a place to happen." -- Greg Hickman My partner, Jeanine, recently bought a new set of clubs so we have been on golf kick…
Insurance: Saving and Spending
I am someone who does not like to call and talk on the phone to companies, mostly because I hate phone trees, but Surfgirl has been after me to find…
Buying Self Esteem
"It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed." - Kin Hubbard In an effort to provide a little more testosterone at Queercents,…
NOW is a Good Time to Save
You are either a saver or a spender. At times we are both but we will gravitate to one direction most of the time. Of course, if you are more…
Gay Men and Keeping Up Appearances
Today a guest and a different perspective than what you typically hear from the four lesbians at Queercents: My name is JJ Jordan. I'm a twenty-something gay guy in Houston,…
How to Retire Rich on a Teacher’s Salary
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." -- William Arthur Ward Yesterday, the LA Times printed a story about an ex-teacher…
The Power of Purchases
Living below your means is about being aware of what you spend your money on as well as why you spend your money. You may constantly run to the fast…
Are Gas Prices Eating Up Your Dining Out Budget?
"Tell me what you eat, and I shall tell you what you are." -- Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Is anyone eating out less? We typically only eat out on the weekends, but…