Financing Studies Abroad
The British Pound currently converts to a little over two dollars, and the Euro is climbing toward one and a half dollars. With rates like these, making the decision to…
Ten Money Questions for Robert Driscoll
Robert Driscoll is a high-end guy with down-to-earth approachability. As the founder and owner of Venture Out, Robert has offered unique small-group tours for gay & lesbian travelers for over…
Just Lost Your Job? Top 6 Things You Need to Do Now
You just got laid off or fired. You are shocked to say the least. You are not alone. It happens to thousands of people each year. What do you need…
Sleeping With Money: I Was Mean to a Toy Collector
Dating can be harsh, as the Sleeping With Money series will sometimes indicate. I've dealt with some heartless people in the past, although some could say the same about me.…
WWYD: Would You Disrupt Your Life to Provide Care for Aging Parents?
Mindy Fetterman at USA Today reports, "Forty-one percent of baby boomers who have a living parent are helping take care of them, with personal help, financial assistance or both, according…
Congestion Pricing: $8 per day
"There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew." -- Marshall McLuhan Have you heard the buzz about congestion pricing? If you live in New York or study…
New Tax Structure May Affect Retirement Accounts
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…
What To Do If Your Car Is Vandalized
My car was broken into on a recent Sunday in broad daylight. My much-loved Martin guitar was stolen along with my purse (sans wallet, which was thankfully with me). To…
Gay Executive Life: the Politics of Early Days
As a newly-hired gay executive in a huge global company, how much do you reveal about yourself, and to whom? Your first moves could make or break your career with…
Free Air Conditioning for the Home
One of the best investments anyone can make for using their AC less and cool the house down is an Indoor/Outdoor thermometer. I check this lil' guy everyday: I check…