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 Queer Money episode #486, and today, we’re sharing everything you should know so that you can accurately plan for retirement. Now, on with the show.

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Additional Queer Money episodes mentioned in this episode:

• 5 Ways to Prepare if Marriage Equality Is Overturned on Queer Money EP472
• This Social Security Secret Could Ruin Your Retirement on Queer Money EP113
• One Million Reasons Why Gay Couples Should Get Married ASAP on Queer Money EP054
• 2022 Huge Same-Sex Social Security Change on Queer Money EP314
• 7 Ways to Save for Tomorrow and Live for Today on Queer Money EP452

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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 this list our focus is on the city-level cost of living, the US Census data on incomes and Zillow's data on housing and rent prices.

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• 381: The Series Kick Off
• 465: Georgia
• 445: Maryland
• 459: Illinois
• 455: Iowa
• 477: Arkansas
• 451: Kentucky

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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 idea . . .” then follow up with “but I cant start a business because of X, Y, Z, LMNOP.”

And that’s simply not true. That’s why we’re busting these limiting beliefs on today’s show.

This is Queer Money episode #484. And today, we’re interviewing Mark Cozzi, the CEO and co-founder of The Bettering Company, to share why and how he launched a luxury edible company, and how he secured $11MM in venture capital funding to grow his company.

Mark had a 35-year career in the finance sector, primarily focused on growth companies and startups. Mark then left Wall Street to found Leor Energy, a privately held energy company.

Today, Mark shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about launching and funding The Bettering Company, so maybe you too can launch your own venture (and come on Queer Money to tell us about it).

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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 first rocket to ever put a man on the moon was built and it’s home to the nation’s oldest and largest Veterans Day parade.

You’re listening to Queer Money episode #483. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city in Alabama.

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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 to secure your ideal retirement.

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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 episode #481. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city in Alaska. Now, on with the show.

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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 LGBTQ+ Equality. GLMA is the world’s oldest and largest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied healthcare professionals.

Alex is the Executive Director of GLMA and a professional researcher, strategist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights with a concentration in LGBTQ+ rights.

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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 mined

This state flipped from Red to Blue in 2020, helping Biden beat the Orange Bozo, and is one of the fastest-growing states due to retirees and folks leaving California to lower their cost of living

This is Queer Money episode #479. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city in Arizona. Now, on with the show.

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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 retirement 101 series.

This is Queer Money episode #478. And today, we’re sharing the 7 most significant taxes you’ll deal with in retirement.

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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, where over 75,000 diamonds have been found laying on the ground, including the Esperanza diamond worth over $1mm after it was polished, cut and mounted on a pendant.

You’re listening to Queer Money episode #477. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly city in Arkansas. Now, on with the show.

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