City Dweller’s Income Slashed, Happiness Discovered
Everyone around me is talking about how chipper I am these days. It's true. I've become rather perky, and I'm proud of it despite the fact I'm freaking out some…
WWYD: Repair, Upgrade, or Buy New?
The last two days have offered me several opportunities to meditate upon the question - when something isn't working as it should do you sink the money into repair or…
Same-Sex Marriage: Why Canada?
I met Joan T. Sherwood after she left a comment on the post entitled: Big Love, Alimony and Same-Sex Marriage. From our email exchange later, I learned that she traveled…
Become An Entrepreneur!
One who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources to take advantage of the opportunity. A person who takes the risk of organizing and operating a new business venture. One who assumes…
The Hard Facts of Long-Term Care Insurance
Laurie Flynn is a Financial Advisor with Smith Barney and is a supporter of Queercents. She's written a few posts these past weeks on the topic of investing. These are…
Slang Words for American Money
I've always been curious about some of the origins of different slang words we use for money - here is what I found: Buck '“ Popular in 1856; this was…
Gay Affluence: fact, fiction, or somewhere in between?
'œGreat minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.' '“ Eleanor Roosevelt On Saturday night, we went with friends to HRC's Annual Orange County Federal Club Garden…
Ten Money Questions for Lisa Henderson
Lisa Henderson is General Manager of Olivia, the lifestyle company for lesbians. Most recognize the brand from its signature cruises, but Olivia has evolved over the years with a variety…
Three Ideas For An Inexpensive Business Gathering
Wednesday afternoon was the celebration marking this month as the grand opening of Treading Together LLC a speaker bureau, consulting, and management services firm. There were door prizes, interesting conversation,…
Sleeping With Money: Navigating ‘œYou Did What With Our Money?!’ Moments
I had lunch with a friend who likes to talk money with me. She has financial savvy, but her partner mismanages almost every cent he earns. During lunch she howled,…