Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Graceland, Dollywood, the Great Smokey Mountains and the Blues, all things Tennesee is known for across America and the world. We know that there are LGBTQ+ folks living in this state and some we know who have moved there recently. So, what are the best gay cities in Tennessee? We'll share the top two based the data we've pulled from The Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index, city-level...

Want to make money online? If so, one of your most valueable assets will be your email list. But isn't email so "2008, 2000 and late?" Not according to Chenell Basilio who joins us this week on Queer Money to share what she's learning from disecting how other online rockstars are building massive email lists and making millions every year. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the...

Yee haw! We're headed to cowboy country. Is there an LGBTQ+ friendly and affordable place in Texas? We dig through 14 cities and towns to land on two that we think may be great options for LGBTQ+ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.   For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe &...

What is dividend investing? How is dividend investing used to build financial independence? Can dividend investing produce cash flow to cover my living expenses? These questions and more are covered on this week's Queer Money. We invited our long-time friend and colleague Joseph Hogue of Let's Talk Money on the podcast to get his take on dividend investing. For the resources and to connect with ou...

Utah is home to the Great Salt Lake and world-class ski resorts. It's a beautiful state with Zion National Park and other stunning natural landmarks. It's never referred to as one of the liberal places in the country, so is it a place that is both affordable and LGBTQ+ friendly? We dig through 6 cities and towns to land on two that we think may be great options for LGBTQ+ folks. Get the dynamic li...

According to Student Loan Hero, LGBTQ+ students graduate with on average about 16% more student loan debt than their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. Why? One reason may be that they are fleeing non-affirming and dangerous households, cities and states. With the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in many states, queer students are more likely to try to find out-of-state colleges and universities to attend. This wi...

Vermont is filled with beautiful little towns and cities. It's often referred to as one of the most liberal places in the country, but is it a place that is both affordable and LGBTQ+ friendly? We dig through 6 cities and towns to land on two that we think may be great options for LGBTQ+ folks, especially those looking for a place away from the big city life. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGB...

What is financial fornication? Sounds like something we'd all want to avoid. Unfortunately, many of us are committing it. We've invited Tarra "Ms Money" Jackson to share her perspective and what the follow are: Financial fornication STD (substantially tremendous debt) The similarities between credit and sex (and why you should use protection in both cases) Also, make sure you're subscribed to the...

Virginia is for lovers! Well, at least that's their state slogan. So how about LGBTQ+ lovers? On this Queer Money bonus episode, we take a look at the top affordable and LGBTQ+-friendly cities in Virginia. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.   For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscrib...

Looking for a new career or to make money on the side? Freelance writing can make you more money. But How do you get started? How can I find paying gigs? How much can I actually make? What tools should I use? These are all the questions we ask 6-figure freelance writer Miranda Marquit on this week's Queer Money. Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher To...

Affordability versus LGBTQ-friendliness, the next city in our series is the best gay city to live in Washington. Find out which gets the top spot. Is it Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Spokane or somewhere completely different? Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.   For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodc...

Inflation’s nuts. Rates are everywhere. How do you plan for today and retirement? Today we're joined by Kate Dore, personal finance reporter for CNBC to discuss bonds and specifically I-bonds and how they can be used in your retirement portfolio. Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher Toolbox For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the sho...

Continuing our most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly city in each state, this week we share the best city for LGBTQ+ people in West Virginia. Which city do you think it is? Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.   For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe   Follow us: Queer Money YouTub...

On this week’s Queer Money, we’re naming names and calling out some in personal finance to show how donor advised funds harm LGBTQ Americans.  You might be surprised to see who's hurting the community and how many are accidentally doing it.  Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher Toolbox For the resources and to connect with our guests, get th...

We're off to state #2; Wisconsin.  This week we tackle the state of Wisconsin. We share our methodology and then the runner-up and the most affordable gay-friendly city in the state.  Make sure you let us know your thoughts, especially for those of you living in Wisconsin.  Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.   For the resources and to connect with our guest...

Can money buy happiness? On this Queer Money®, Jason Vitug author of Happy Money Happy Life says it can. Listen to find out how. Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher Toolbox For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe   Follow us: Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTube Queer Money...

It's here! The first state in our list.  This week we tackle the wide-open state of Wyoming. We share our methodology and then the runner-up and the most affordable gay-friendly city in the state.  Make sure you let us know your thoughts, especially for those of you living in Wyoming.  Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.   For the resourc...

Real estate has been one of the best wealth builders of all time. For many investing in real estate can be scary. If you've been wanting to get into real estate but just can’t make the leap you'll enjoy this week's Queer Money with Tom of The Frugal Gay. Tom shares with us 3 easy steps to take to start real estate investing and how he uses tools like Grindr as a way to find real estate that fits h...

Where’s the best city for gay people to live and retire? Join us as we kick off our new Queer Money bonus series on the best gay city in each state. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at:  https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe   Follow us: Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTube Queer Money Twitter Queer Money on Tiktok Mentioned in this episode: Portugal is c...

The truth is nearly every IRA is a self-directed IRA, but the term Self-directed IRA refers to a special kind of IRA that allows for more investment options, including things like real estate and even horses.  Want to know more? Find out on this week's episode.  Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher Toolbox For the resources and to connect wi...

Does race matter when it comes to having healthcare in the Queer community? That was basically a question from one of our listeners and we answer that based on data from the LGBTQ+ Money Study. Get more info/data from The Motley Fool/Debt Free Guys LGBTQ+ Money Study. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe   Follow us: Queer...

Many of us walk a tightrope to not upset society or our own community.  On this week's show, we confess some of our own feelings and worries and how we're trying to shed them.  Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher Toolbox For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe   F...

There are two leading wealth builders in the world today and many of us missing out on them. Here are the top investments queer people need ASAP. We share these and where we stand as a queer community with more data from the LGBTQ+ Money Study.    Get more info/data from The Motley Fool/Debt Free Guys LGBTQ+ Money Study. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: http...

Infladating, what's that?  Post-COVID and in the heart of the Great Inflation, dating’s harder than ever. That means you’ll want to hop on this new trend called infladating. This week we share with you 5 tips that will help you win.    Get the FREE 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher guide Get the Credit Card Debt Slasher Toolbox For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at:...

It’s one of the best tools for our mental health - financial security. Here’s why and how LGBTQ+ people can build a rainy day fund. Get more info/data from The Motley Fool/Debt Free Guys LGBTQ+ Money Study. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe   Follow us: Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTube Queer Money Twitter Queer...