It's time for LGBTQ+ financial empowerment!

3 Surprises, 3 Ah-Has & an Awesome LGBT Money Quote

This week Queer Money™ brings back Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Brian Thompson of BT Financial. Brian was our featured guest on Season 1, Episode 11: 4 Keys to Winning the MidLife Career Change, on which Brian talked about his transition from tax attorney to CFP. This week Brian shares three surprises, three ah-has and an … Continued

Our #1 Piece of Gay Dating Advice

What’s the best gay dating advice? It’s easy to go overboard on a first date and either scare him away or set false expectations. That’s why this is our #1 piece of gay dating advice. Gay dating advice on spending money on a first date What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a first date? … Continued

3 Important Steps for Expand LGBTQ Rights

Have LGBTQ rights gone back into the closet? Since marriage equality became law in 2015 and Trump left office, everything’s equal. Right? Wrong! The fight for LGBTQ rights has gone to the state level. Here’s what we need now to expand LGBTQ rights.  Attorney Elizabeth Schwartz talks about protecting LGBTQ rights: Will the Biden/Harris Administration … Continued

3 Sources of Our Bizarre Money Stories

Our bizarre money stories The bad news? Our money stories are projected on us from birth by no fault of our own. The good news? We can change them. Here are the steps how. Hear all the dish on the most bizarre money stories: Where do we get our money stories? We had Bob Wheeler … Continued

How to Reach Your Big Gay Dreams in 60 Days

What are your big gay dreams? Dreaming of goals is easy. Reaching them is hard. Here’s how to turn your big, gay dreams into reality in 60 days. Start reaching your big gay dreams today On today’s Queer Money®, we talk with Megan Watt, the author of the prescriptive book Discover. Act. Engage., which will … Continued

9 Affordable Care Act Facts to Know

Affordable Care Act facts With the Affordable Care Act’s ever-evolving changes, it’s essential to keep up with all the updates. Here are 9 [updated] Affordable Care Act facts to know.  The Affordable Care Act On episode #26, Queer Money®, we talked with co-founder and CEO of Policygenius, Jennifer Fitzgerald. Jennifer gave us the 411 of … Continued

7 Retirement Steps for Gay Boomers to Take

Retirement steps gay boomers must take now We’re frequently asked, “How can I retire yesterday?” Many gay boomers aren’t ready to retire. What can they do? We share 7 steps gay boomers must take now – like today.  Financial advisor David Rae on retirement for gay boomers We bring back one of our favorite CFPs, … Continued

Why Couples Need the Gay Money Talk [Now]

Having the gay money talk ‘How do I get my partner to talk about money’ is the most frequent question. So, let’s tackle the gay money talk, adding a rainbow flavor to finance.  Hear how a queer advisor had the gay money talk with her wife: The reality of gay financial planning In 2013, Cathy … Continued

2 Ways to Influence LGBTQ Leadership

How to influence or become LGBTQ leadership There aren’t enough LGBTQ business leaders today, and that must change for universal equality and growth. Hear how to influence and become LGBTQ leadership in business today. Hear one example of LGBTQ leadership in action On this Queer Money®, we talk with Betsy Codding, the Social Media Manager … Continued

7 Signs of Financial Abuse in Gay Relationships

Domestic and financial abuse in gay relationships Domestic and financial abuse within gay relationships mirrors the prevalence seen in heterosexual relationships, with cases surging amid the pandemic. Recognizing the signs of such abuse is crucial. Here’s a guide to identifying and addressing domestic and financial abuse within LGBTQ+ relationships. Signs of domestic and financial abuse … Continued