Ask the Readers: Are You Middle Class?
Well, this question was brought on by a convergence of two things: First, was the arrival of Andrew here at Queercents (a big welcome to him!) and second, I was…
Streewise: A Borrowed Life
A week after pulling into town, I had blown through $1500 entirely on credit, trying to recreate the comforts I'd known at home. After a month, it was $2000. Now,…
Free Alternatives to Coinstar Coin Counting
At my part-time job I work in the accounting office and get quite a few Coinstar receipts that show the depositor gave up 9% of their coins to get them…
Escape from Cubicle Nation Pre-Order Book Special
My friend Pam Slim at Escape from Cubicle Nation has some excellent news today. Her Escape from Cubicle Nation book, officially hitting the shelves on April 30, is now…
Do you have a part-time job?
According to MSNBC, about million Americans '“ or about one worker in every 20 '“ held more than one job. Caitlin Kelly, a freelance writer that gets regular assignments at…
Wedding on a Budget: Save Money on Your Wedding Dress or Tux
Welcome to the fifth installment of Wedding on a Budget. Last week I shared some tips and tricks for keeping your reception costs to a minimum. This week we're talking…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: The Law of the Playground
This week was an exciting week for me: one of my favorite bands released their first new album in four years. Their music is silly, happy, and wonderful. If you…
Your Debt Plan: Three Steps to Tackling Your Debt
A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week. '“General George S. Patton To get control of your debt, you need to make a plan.…
Insurance as Foundation for Fiscal Fitness – Part 2
Let's talk about life. Insurance that is. The primary historical function of life insurance has been the support of dependents in the event the main breadwinner of a family passes…
Could Student Loan Forgiveness Stimulate the Economy?
After months of stories about corporate execs getting bailed out of their bad debts, many of us are wondering where our economic stimulus plan is. Why is it that hardworking,…