Recession Proofing Your Mind
Every person has a money story. You can tell whether your money story is empowering or disempowering simply by observing how much struggle (or lack thereof) you experience in the…
It’s Time for a Reality Check
Ever since I wrote about Recession Proofing Your Mind I've been thinking more and more about this whole concept of recession, how it affects my business, and the impact it…
Frugal Parenting: Ways To Recycle Dry Art Supplies
Full disclosure: I'm NOT a parent. I anticipate that it will be several years before I even begin to think seriously about parenting myself. I'm not anti-kid though. Libby, over…
Tipping Etiquette: From Strippers to Hairdressers
In this series on tipping we've covered everything from the tip on outrageously expensive wine to the hair splitting minutia of tipping on tax. I learned that you're supposed to…
Ten Money Questions for Candace Gingrich
Armed with a well-known name, Candace Gingrich, made her own mark as an activist for the GLBT community over a decade ago. She first served as Human Rights Campaign's National…
Hey, This Financial Planning Thing Actually Works…
Making the rounds of my accounts this week, I was pleased to discover that after a few months on a regular prepayment plan, the minimum payment on my private student…
The Bliss Chronicles: Refining Your Career Vision
The greatest joy in writing for Queercents is when I get a comment that says I've inspired someone -- that I've given someone strength to follow their passion in life.…
Ben Bernanke calls for financial literacy in young people
It's all over the news right now; Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, just spoke at a news conference on the release of a survey by the Jump$tart Coalition…
Should I buy earthquake insurance? The cost/benefit analysis.
'œTake calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.' '“ General George S. Patton Newport Beach had an earthquake two weeks ago. It was minor at a magnitude ,…
My Adventures in Coupon Clipping, Or Why Coupons Suck
We all know that we're headed towards a recession. Or that we're in one. Or whatever. All I know is that I'm looking to save money wherever I can. Many…