Why pay yourself first is horrible advice
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How is pay yourself first horrible advice
On this episode of the Queer Money® podcast, John and David debunk the traditional ‘pay yourself first’ advice and provide a comprehensive approach to managing finances tailored for the LGBTQ+ community. They explain the importance of prioritizing savings and retirement accounts before spending on discretionary items. The episode introduces a new strategy of allocating funds to your future self, past self, and present self in that order. This approach aims to enhance financial well-being and ensure long-term financial security while enjoying present-day pleasures.
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Topics covered on why pay yourself first is horrible advice
- Introduction: The Challenge of Generational Wealth in the LGBTQ+ Community
- Introduction: Busting the Myth of ‘Pay Yourself First’
- What Does ‘Pay Yourself First’ Really Mean?
- The Reality of Paying Yourself First
- A New Approach: Paying Yourself in Three Ways
- Why This New Approach Works
- Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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- 2025 401(k) Updates You Should Know
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We’re David and John Auten-Schneider, the Debt Free Guys (www.debtfreeguys.com), and the Queer Money® podcast hosts. We help queer people (and allies) live fabulously, not fabulously broke, by helping them 1) pay off credit card debt, 2) become part- or full-time entrepreneurs and 3) save and invest for retirement.
