Finance “advocate” in The Advocate
Long before Queercents, I remember pitching David Hauslaib (from Jossip and Queerty fame) about why we should collaborate on a personal finance blog for the gay and lesbian community. He…
Dating on a Budget: Spa Dates
Life can sometimes be really stressful. However, dating doesn't have to be. Consider taking a little rendezvous at a luscious spa retreat. Is this endeavor too rich for your…
United Airlines Breaks Guitars
I have to say I love a story where a consumer is wronged by a company and then takes their complaints public in a creative, effective way. We've all had…
Why the California Budget Crisis Affects Us All
The economic crisis at both the state and federal levels will shortly impact all Americans. But what has gone underreported is how the cuts to vital services, like HIV/AIDS programs,…
Same-Sex Marriage and Retirement Plans
At MorningstarAdvisor, Natalie Choate answered the question below about same-sex marriage and retirement plans. She practices law in Boston, specializing in estate planning for retirement benefits. Her book, Life and…
Bike Commuting: Staying Safe on the Road
While on the road, it's important to stay safe. Yes, cycling can be dangerous but so can just about everything else. (I somehow managed to wind up in the hospital…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: What To Do With Zucchini
Summer's officially here. Aside from seasonal fruit, summer means it's zucchini season. And if you live in a community where people grow their own gardens, you're probably up to your…
Spending money on professional baby portraits
I have seven nieces back in Ohio and their mothers were all religious about documenting their young lives through professional photographs. You know those 'œWatch Me Grow' packages that parents…
My Financial Implosion: Celebrating During Crisis
'œCelebrate your success and stand strong when adversity hits, for when the storm clouds come in, the eagles soar while the small birds take cover' '“ Unknown Although we have…
How Do You Know if You’re Saving Money at a Warehouse Club?
A couple of month's ago we made a trip out to Sam's Club at the suggestion of some friends who claim to save a lot of money shopping there. We…