Applying For Financial Aid? The Earlier the Better
It's January, which means it's time to begin filling out your FAFSA (free application for federal student aid). The sooner you file your FAFSA, the better off you'll be because…
Coverage Denied: health insurance, gender and financial discrimination
About a year and a half ago I unexpectedly lost my health insurance coverage. As you may have read in my posts about transitioning on the job, the client I…
Dating on a Budget: The Rules
Your financial goals shouldn't be hampered by your search for your nightly, weekly, yearly, or life long partner. Although I can't give you any advice on how to find that…
Do you do the penny toss?
Actually I would hope none of us here do this but you never I'm talking about those who habitually toss pennies out the car window so they don't have to…
Who Makes The Most Money In Your Relationship? Balancing Finances as a Couple
Ramon Johnson is the gay lifestyle guide at About: Gay Life, a New York Times Company. The commentary, advice, and resources Ramon provides outlines the essentials of what it means…
12 Free Ways to Stay Warm this Winter
"People are very worried about this winter," said Ann Heidenreich, executive director of the nonprofit Community Energy Services in Canton, New York. "We're not going to deal with all that…
PayPal: Make room for Revolution MoneyExchange
Besides Roland, has anyone else grown weary of PayPal (and its big brother eBay)? Thanks to Curve Magazine for letting its readers know there's an alternative: There's a reason your…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Happy New Year!
Welcome to the weekend readers! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's celebration full of fun times and fun people. I spent my evening making delicious food and playing…
Debt Happens: living beyond your means and unexpected expenses
Everyone has their own money story. The basic principle of personal finance is that it's, well, personal. What works for one person doesn't always work for another. The most important…
News Bites: Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 and what it means to same-sex partners
Thanks to Mombian for pointing out that Bush signed a gay rights bill: Call it a Christmas present for gay and lesbian couples. President Bush signed the Worker, Retiree and…