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Swing states. Moderate states. Purple states. No matter what you call them, there are roughly 11.25% or over 1,500,000 LGBTQ+ folks living in the 3 states that are defined at being Purlple States. One southern and two mid-west states are home to some of the cheapest cities in the U.S., but are any of them LGBTQ+ friendly? With that in mind, we've mined our data on affordable LGBTQ friendly cities...

How do you make money with short-term rentals? Is it worth it? Is the market over saturated? This is Queer Money episode #498, and today we’re joined by Jason Muth, owner of Prideaway Stays where he focuses on helping the LGBTQ+ find and rent out short-term rentals, especially in the Provincetown, MA area. Topics Covered: How Jason’s side hustle with STRs turned into his full-time job Why Jason fo...

We often hear from may of you that you'd only ever choose to live in a "Blue" state. Yet many folks see the cost of living in cities in blue states and think, "how the heck can the average LGBTQ person afford to live there?" With that in mind, we've mined our data on affordable LGBTQ friendly cities and have come up with the top 5 most affordable cities in blue states. This is Queer Money episode...

What are dry promotions and how do they harm marginalized communities more? This is Queer Money episode #496, and today we’re sharing how your boss could get you to work more for less and what you should do about it. Topics Covered: How dry promotions are defined as promotions that come without a raise The problem with being given additional responsibilities without additional authority 6 reasons...

Climate migration and climate change are topics more and more folks are considering when choosing where to live. With rising insurance costs in places like Florida and California and changing weather patterns across the South and lower Mid-West, many are taking a second look at what cities are doing to be better prepared for climate change. So, what are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities...

How will you fund your gay retirement years? With stagnant wages, inflation, and discriminatory practices in financial services, do you fear your retirement years will be more like the Golden Corral than the Golden Girls? If so, you’re luckier than a drag queen with a wardrobe malfunction and a safety pin because this is Queer Money episode #494. And today, we’re sharing our multi-pronged approach...

What are the most affordable, friendly cities in the United States for LGBTQ singles? We’ve covered the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in each state. But now we're taking that data and having some fun and are single? This is Queer Money episode #491. Today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city for dog owners Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in t...

Is there really a wage gap and do folks, including LGBTQ+ folks, contribute to that wage gap? Today we're joined by the fabulous Farnoosh Torabi to chat about all of our experiences being members of minority communities and how corporations and often times, the employees within those corporations who are also part of these minority communities are exacerbating the wage gap for our communities. Far...

What are the most affordable, friendly cities in the United States for LGBTQ singles? We’ve covered the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in each state. But now we're taking that data and having some fun and are single? This is Queer Money episode #491. Today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city for dog owners Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in t...

Entering the world of investments can be as exhilarating as stepping onto the dance floor at Pride—exciting, but also a tad overwhelming. Ever chatted with a financial advisor and felt like you needed a drag queen to translate? This is Queer Money episode 490 and today we're serving up the top ten investing terms you need to sashay through like a seasoned pro. But honey, we're not just decoding; w...

What are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the United States for dog owners? We’ve covered the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in each state. But now we're taking that data and having some fun and who doesn't love puppies? This is Queer Money episode #489. Today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city for dog owners Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Fr...

More Americans than want to admit it have a spending problem, not an income problem. For LGBTQ+ Americans, the opposite is true. Why is this, and what can be done about it? This is Queer Money episode #488. And today, we’re diving into the incomes and earning potential of LGBTQ+ people and sharing what we can do to increase our income and enhance our power. For the resources and to connect with ou...

What are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the United States? We’ve covered the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in each state. But before further parsing the data, we have some thoughts and opinions. This is Queer Money episode #487. Today, we’re sharing our biggest takeaways and surprises from the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city series. Get the dynamic list of Affordabl...

Are social security payments taxed in retirement? Let's find out. “When I start drawing on my Social Security, that’s when I’ll be able to relax,” said no one ever. What’s worse is that many people don’t know that they may have to pay taxes on their Social Security payments in retirement and three times the taxes if they escape abroad. So, how do taxes affect Social Security payments? This is Quee...

What are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the United States? On this Queer Money, we're taking a break from our usual look at individual states. We wanted to share the next top 10 most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities from the second 25 states we’ve covered from Alabama to Missouri. All of these cities scored a 100 on the Human Rights Campaigns Municipal Equality Index. So, for thi...

A whopping 93% of venture capital funding goes to straight, white, men. Which means is very few and far between that an LGBTQ+ founder lands a multi-million dollar round of funding. When this does happen, we want to champion this and learn from it, so more LGBTQ+ folks can try to replicate it and create generational/community wealth. We often hear people in the community say, “I have this business...

What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Alabama? It’s where the windshield wiper was invented, the first 911 call was made, and Christmas was first recognized as an official holiday. At one time or another, authors Harper Lee, Zora Neale Hurston, Fannie Flagg and Truman Capote all called this place home (though you may not be able to read any of their books there today), it’s where the...

What is a robo-advisor? Scared of investing because you don’t know how to invest or what to invest in? Consider getting a robo-advisor. No, not Wall-E's long-lost cousin, but a financial ally that's part tech wizard, part financial genius, and maybe a dash of R2-D2. You’re listening to Queer Money episode #482. And today, we’re sharing how a robo-advisor might turbocharge your wealth-building game...

What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Alaska? It’s the most seismically active state in the US, has more coastline than the rest of the US combined and has a state flag designed by a 13-year-old. Its population density is 1 person per square mile, and a majority of its residents are men - oooh! - and it’s where you can see Russia from some people’s backyards. This is Queer Money epis...

Statistics reveal alarming disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes for LGBTQ+ people. From discriminatory practices to inadequate cultural competency, our healthcare system often needs to improve in providing equitable care for this community.  This is Queer Money episode #480. And today, we’re talking with Alex Sheldon (they/them) of GLMA: Healthcare Professionals Advancing...

What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Arizona? It’s home to 22 Native American Tribes, including the Hopi, Navajo, and Apache. It’s also the home to Jake Shears the lead singer of the awesomely queer band The Scissor Sisters It’s known for the Sequaro Cactus, Antelope Canyon (one of the most IG-worthy picture locations in the world), and where about 65% of all Copper in the US is min...

Taxes in retirement are one of the biggest considerations for where and how we may want to retire. Whether capital gains are taking a dip or Social Security benies are serving the drams, we've got the hot takes to make your retirement tax strategy as flawless as Madonna’s Vogue routine. Grab your bedazzled calculators and get ready to sashay your way through the fabulousness of our ongoing retirem...

What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Arkansas? If you’re a hillbilly you might reside in this state, since it’s where the term was originally used by CFM (no not the high heels ladies) rather authors CFM Noland and Opie Read began using it in the 1800s It is one of the largest producers of chicken in the US, where Walmart got its start and is home to Crater of Diamonds National Park...

Do gays deserve to be rich? One of the missions of Queer Money is to help build a community of one million LGBTQ+ millionaires. Guess what? We're not the only ones who want to do this. So does our guest this week. The founder of the $20MM venture capitalist firm, serial entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker, and social media influencer Arlan Hamilton also wants to see more queer millionaires. S...

What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in California? It has more people than Canada has Canadians, in the summer it produces “watermelon snow” and its where the Great Depression of 1929 - 1939 was more of a recession thanks to its thriving agricultural production. If you were a Windows XP user, you saw one of its mountains every single time you turned on your work computer, it’s home to...