Queercents introduces Michael Moy
New Series Alert: Last week, Rachel Gollay launched a series about grad school finances. This week, it's all about home economics or 'œhomemaking' as it was dubbed in the era…
Yes, Obama is a socialist – and so is McCain
Lately, the Republicans have been claiming that Obama's policy proposals are socialist. CNN quotes from McCain's speech on Saturday, October 18, 2008: 'œYou see, believes in redistributing wealth, not in…
What Does Gender Have to Do With Buying a Car?
In August I took a monumental step towards becoming a real adult - I bought my first new car. I've had POS clunker cars since I was 15. This was…
Save Money by Making Things Last
In an article in the Money Adviser from Consumer Reports, they spoke about ways to save money by making things last. The first way to make things last is to…
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…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween readers! I hope you had a lovely evening of festivities, because it's always fun to be a little silly for a night. Gay marriage has been approved in…
Desperation is Not Attractive
We are experiencing some pretty historic financial circumstances lately. but you know what? A desperation mentality is not attractive and the more you feel and act like a desperate teen…
Ten Money Questions for Cathy Renna
Renna Communications provides communications strategies to organizations who are working to change the world for the better (and many of these happen to be LGBT advocacy groups). Cathy Renna is…
Turning Spenders into Savers: The Benefits to Paying in Cash
Have you seen the new Visa Check Card commercial? It features a lunch room cafeteria in full swing, with dozens of people ordering, cooking, walking and paying '“ all perfectly…
“It’s for a Good Cause”: Why I’m Taking Election Day Off
's tagline is "Vote With Your Wallet." But money isn't the only thing you can spend when it comes to supporting causes. Like the oft-repeated saying goes, time is money…