The so called “gay tax” paid on inheritance
A couple of unrelated news stories recently caught my attention. reports on the challenges photographer Annie Liebovitz has been facing due to the so called 'œgay tax' paid on her…
5 Consumer Trends in the Recession Economy
Once again, as the recession takes its toll, we see that the GLBT community is like all other communities. We're getting laid off, and getting depressed about it. …
Bankers Place Their Bets on the Outcome of G20 Protests
When I read this story this morning, it really made me laugh at the cynicism of capitalism. Traders in London are placing bets on how many people will get arrested,…
Podcast Interview with Michelle Goodman, Author “My So-Called Freelance Life”
I wanted to let Queercents readers know about my recent Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast. This latest installment features an interview with or my thoughts on her book My…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Vegan BLT Sandwich
Does the idea of a homemade BLT sandwich make you hungry, but you're trying to cut back on the fat? The vegan version, made with tempeh instead of hot, greasy…
Marriage Penalty: same-sex couples still ahead at tax time
There are many good reasons for us gay folks to fight for the right to marry -- to be able to visit your loved one in a hospital, to collect…
My Financial Implosion: Better House
'œThe most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes.' '“ Harold B. Lee By the fall of 2001, I'd lived…
Better brown-bagging: how to make an oilcloth lunch bag
I'm a bit of a nut when it comes to budgeting, so I bring most of my lunches from home (also there are no good places to eat around Wall…
Queercents introduces Helen Maynard
When I received an email from Helen Maynard about her interest in writing for Queercents, it took a few exchanges before I realized she was from the vlog episodes of…
Dating on a Budget: You can go to church
Some people look at church as a deeply religious experience; while others do not. Some people believe in God, others Allah, others Buddha, and still some believe in no higher…