Archives for Transgender Finances - Page 3
Barney Frank Unlikely to Support Trans-Inclusive ENDA
Representative Barney Frank had a busy week last week '“ what with listening to the auto executives begging for a hand out. That didn't stop him from delivering an address…
The Economics of Coming Out: Financial Independence
Currently, as an undergraduate college student of middle-class upbringing, I have a sort of hybrid financial situation: my parents pay the difference between my tuition and my scholarships, and I'm…
Gender, Hormones, and Health Insurance: “We Don’t Cover That!”
Back when I actually had health insurance I used to get these elaborate monthly account statements from my endocrinologist. I could never figure them out. They were page…
Doctors, Healthcare Givers and Transsexuals: Discrimination Happens Part Two
The first time I visited my endocrinologist he took what seemed to be a gallon of blood. He ordered more kinds of blood test than I ever imagined existed. About…
Back to Mike: Money, Career, Transitioning and Tolerance
'œThere is always more to be learned about tolerance.' '“ Mercedes Ruehl, commenting on her Lifetime movie role as the mother of a transgender child Before Queercents, I had never…
Doctors, Healthcare Givers and Transsexuals: Discrimination Happens Part One
Given their high degree of education, you would think that doctors, and healthcare givers in general, would be quite forward thinking and accepting of the transgendered. I have not…
How-to buy a dress when you look like a guy
No sweat. (Really!) One of the important things I learned during my transition is this: a great many of the issues I perceived as 'œbarriers' preventing me from being my…
Financial impact of coming out on the job.
Last time, I shared with you the story of my friend's very positive experience coming out on the job. This time, I'm going to share with you the story…
Who did You Tell Them You Are? Names, Social Security Numbers and Paychecks.
You just got a new job. Great work Jane. There's just one problem. Your legal name is still Jim. What happens when they ask you for your social security number?…
Our money is as good as everyone else’s money
We've all had it happen to us. You're in a store or restaurant and you see the bemused stare, the two clerks across the room looking at you, whispering and…