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Five types of insurance that you must have
Now I know I haven’t covered insurance yet, despite having over 30 posts. Please don’t take this neglect as me implying that you don’t need to care about insurance. In… -
Two key differences between spousal and domestic partner benefits
Speaking of gays and the workplace, Ben and I just reviewed our insurance benefits offered through his employer. Like many working couples, we had to decide whether we wanted to… -
What is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act?
With all of the marriage talk last week, I didn’t get a chance to mention another significant milestone for gay and lesbian couples that occurred. Last Thursday, the Senate passed… -
The Race to 15: Hawaii on its way to recognizing same-sex marriages (again)
Well, it looks like Illinois has some competition on becoming the 15th state to recognize same-sex marriages. On Friday, the Hawaii state House of Representatives approved a bill allowing gay… -
Paying off Student Loans: A Goal Study
I started off the week talking about living a balanced financial life and gave some practical steps on how to achieve that balance. Had it not been for the huge… -
News on Marriage Equailty and Twitter
I’m still basking in the glory of what happened in our home state yesterday and reading as much info as I can about the upcoming marriage law. I also saw… -
Gay Marriage Comes to Illinois!
Well, it happened. Ben called me early evening yesterday asking “did you hear the news!?!” Illinois has become the 15th state to allow same-sex marriage! Even though marriages won’t start… -
Four Practical Steps to Find Balance with your Money
Hopefully my post yesterday inspired you to look at financial planning in a different light and helped you focus on what proper planning can do for you. I wanted to… -
Spend Your Money!
We had an amazing time in Louisville this weekend. We ate a lot of great food, saw some incredible sites, and, of course, had a lot of amazing bourbon. Fun… -
One Month Down!
I’ve just completed my first month of blogging, and this is starting to look like a real thing! Thanks to all who have read and given feedback so far. (Especially… -
Travel Safely: Travel Tip for Same-Sex Couples
This weekend Ben and I will travel to Bourbon country in Kentucky for our annual Octoberween vacation. Every year around this time, we and a friend from DC take an… -
Starting your Estate Plan in Three Steps
Estate planning may intimidate many of you because it causes you to face your mortality. The vast array of documents and legal advice may also contribute to some of your… -
An Introduction to Estate Planning
Whether you choose to marry or not, no one can avoid the fact that you need to pay attention to the financial and legal benefits that affect your relationship. And…