Tag archives for health care
Queercents Weekly Roundup
Happy Saturday readers! I hope you all have exciting or relaxing (or both) plans for your weekend. I'm still having fun moving into a new place and exploring. Just as…
Baldwin, Lieberman Push Federal Domestic Partner Benefits
Believe it or not, it's harder for same-sex couples to get health benefits from the Federal government than it is from Dow Chemical. Tammy Baldwin, the only out lesbian in…
Three Ways to Cut Health Care Spending
The Rand Corporation earlier this month put out a research study on the health care system in Massachusetts and ways the Bay state could cut overall costs. With the American…
The Rise of the Nouveau Frugalese Or, Why Those Cups of Coffee Won’t Amount to a Hill of Beans
My friend P. used to work at a local independent bookstore. She loved her work, but it didn't really pay much and she eventually left for a better-paying job.* This…
3 Reasons Why Gays and Lesbians Should Document Everything
I can't wait to walk down the aisle with my fiance. Since we've been together almost four years now, it's only natural that we'd love to show the world we…
On Money and Power: A Different View
'œOptimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.' '“ Helen Keller As a queer-identified person with a transgender wife, there is absolutely…
How are you going to pay for surgery?
How many transgendered persons are there in this country? I don't remember ever seeing any real research on that. I keep reading and being told that there aren't…
What is a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA and Is it for You?
Last week I talked about Navigating the Health Insurance Waters as a self-employed individual. While the waters may never totally be clear or calm I am at least moving toward…
Unmarried Finances
This week, Jean Chatzky has an article in Money magazine about the particular perils of single finances. I'm sure it will comes as a shock to all Queercents readers that…