DIY Holiday Gift Planner
Due to the recent economi--recession (whew I can finally say it!), I've been re-thinking my holiday gift giving. So instead of the usual trinkets picked up at craft fairs, this…
Should the First Lady Get Paid?
This week NBC is asking an interesting question: Should the First Lady get paid a salary for the work she does on behalf of the country? In case you didn't…
The Simplicity of Budgeting: 7 simple steps
I'm not a big fan of budgets, I think it's the detailed information that drives me nuts. I like to keeps things as simple as possible and then adjust as…
News Bites: Alpha Gays: urban man’s man?
'œIt's the Neil Patrick Harris / Portia de Rossi brand of gay.' '“ Laura Gilbert, editor of the pop-culture website Make way for the Alpha Gays! This was the cry…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Still Making Gifts
Even with some pretty gross freezing rain, with a nice snowfall it's finally starting to feel like winter. It's great weather for staying warm inside and finishing up those final…
Ask The Readers: Do You Ever Feel Purchasing Peer Pressure?
In this weekend's roundup, I mentioned the temptation to try and keep up with the purchases of those around you. It seems as though peer pressure isn't limited to just…
Survive & Thrive During the Holidays: Planning & Spontaneity Can Co-Exist
Does planned spontaneity sound like an oxymoron to you? Well, it isn't necessarily so. Our lives, especially around the holidays can be so filled to the brim with activities that…
Ten Money Questions on hiatus: seeking famemonger to step in
Did you come here looking for Ten Money Questions? These interviews have been my Friday routine for more than two years and it's been wonderful to rub 'œmoney' shoulders with…
Tips for Buying Condo Bargains this Winter
To buy while others are selling has long been celebrated as a savvy way to shop. But these days it is also possible to buy without hardly any competition from…
Domestic Partnerships: A Cautionary Tale about Love and Money
Walter Smith blogs at and speaks from experience when it comes to money and matrimony (or in his case the legal and financial ramifications of merging assets). These are his…