Stretch Your Food Dollar: The Joys of Gardening, Part 2
This is the twelfth edition of our weekly series on food budgeting. Last week there were so many comments about bees that I wanted to return to that subject, as…
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…
No Mortgage Bailout Needed…
Just a simple Law that says ARM mortgages cannot reset from the Teaser rate AND the Base Payment (Principle and Interest, NOT the Interest Rate itself) will increase by 1%…
Same-sex marriage: diamond ring dilemma
'œS' is the writer at of Doorknobs That Lock, a blog about 2 lesbians + 1 preteen son that equals a lot of interesting moments. She previously wrote a guest…
4 frugal tips from a few years of living frugally.
Just so you know frugality doesn't happen for me in a single day, week or year. It is a lifetime journey that teaches me what I am doing right and…
Fending off the Consumer Economy: Expecting a Newborn Baby
'œYou will always be your child's favorite toy.' '“ Vicki Lansky I had a meltdown last weekend at Babies R Us. We were there doing research on the things needed…
Turning Spenders into Savers: Delaying Tactics
Sometimes all I need to dissuade myself from making a particularly impulsive purchase is a little bit of time. Conversely, I've definitely also experienced the shopper's "walk of shame"- getting…
Why Do They Hide the Prices? What is the Mystery?
Last weekend we spent a quick 3 day getaway in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to celebrate an anniversary. Had a great time kayaking and just taking long walks. However, I have…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Rainy Day Beach Trip
This week's round up comes early, in part so you can take advantage of the Free Museum admission pass, and mostly because I'm packing to leave on an awesome LGBT…
Ten Money Questions for Michael Jacoby
Michael Jacoby is a filmmaker and director of Ten More Good Years, a new documentary about LGBT elders and the governmental and social injustices experienced by those growing old and…