Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Are Gays Losing at Retirement?

Data suggests that the LGBTQ+ community is falling further and further behind the general population when it comes to retirement planning and saving for the future, yet as a community, we are seeing more of us close the wage gap.

What can we do to better prepare for and win at retirement?

This is Queer Money episode 539 and this week we are kicking off a new series focused on helping you retire fabulously, whether that be 5 years or 55 years away.

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What is financial fawning and why do I need to be cautious about it?

In this episode of the Queer Money® Podcast, David and John share a personal story of feeling compelled to make a significant donation despite financial constraints. The story leads the two into an interview with writer and personal finance educator Jackie Lam, who discusses the challenges of balancing financial expectations, and community and family obligations with personal financial goals. The three discuss the concept of 'financial fawning,' setting boundaries for charitable giving, and creating a budget that accommodates both planned and spontaneous g...

Diversity is the spice of life and makes our cities better!

But what are the best cities that are both diverse when it comes to race, age, income and levels of education?

This is Queer Money episode 537, and today we're breaking the top 7 most diverse cities for queer folks.

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Want to make even more out of your MBA?

In this episode of Queer Money, David and John welcome Aidan Currie, Executive Director of Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA), to discuss how their organization supports LGBTQ+ MBA students and professionals. Reaching Out MBA is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ individuals through networking opportunities, such as their annual ROMBA conference, which boasts a high success rate for job and internship placements.

The episode explores the importance of networking, the changing office culture post-pandemic, and how ROMBA fosters a supportive environment for career growth. Additionally, David, John, and Aidan...

Are you a queer young professional looking for a great city for your career and lifestyle?

Want your career to take off? Want to be in a city that both has it for your career and has if for your community?

This is Queer Money episode 535, and today we're breaking the top 7 best places for young LGBTQ+ professionals.

How do you turn your passion into a million dollar brand?

In this episode of the Queer Money Podcast, David and John talk with Charisse and Vicky Pasches, founders of the all gender fashion brand Dapper Boi. The guests share their journey from identifying a problem in finding fitting and inclusive clothing to creating their own solution with an all-gender, size-inclusive fashion line.

Highlighting appearances on shows like Shark Tank and CBS Morning Show, Charisse and Vicky discuss the mission of Dapper Boi, overcoming challenges such as lack of industry background and financial hurdles, and...

What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities for renters?

More and more of us are living a mobile life. We want the flexibility to live and work in places that make us happy and can help our careers. For many this means having very few attachements like a mortgage and a house.

If you're living a mobile and flexible lifestyle, but also want to watch your budget to save for things like travel, life events or for a down payment for a future home, we've got you covered.

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Can the government really affect prices on everyday products we buy?

In this episode of Queer Money, we talk with Heather Boushey, one of three members of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisors and Chief Economist for the Investing in America Cabinet. This episode focused on the state of the economy and how the Biden administration plans to tackle rising costs across the board for all Americans.

Boushey offers her perspective on the state of the economy during the pandemic and the recovery that followed. She emphasizes the administration’s focus on creating good jobs an...

What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities for new home buyers?

If you're a queer person looking to buy a home, you're probably in the same boat as many other Americans in that the cost of homes has skyrocketed past what many of us can afford.

So are there any cities that are both LGBTQ+ friendly and have home prices within reach for the average income earner?

This is Queer Money episode 531, and today we're breaking the top 10 best places for LGBTQ+ homebuyers

When should you start saving for retirement?

On this episode of the Queer Money Podcast, we talk with Michael Kim who shares his story of planning for retirement early so he can reach his goal of retiring by age 55. This episode touches on the importance of self-reflection to determine what you want and how you can use that knowledge to help plan for your retirement.

Michael's motivation for early financial independence stemmed from his childhood anxieties about financial security and fear of not being accepted by his family due to his sexuality. He shares that...