Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

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.

Farnoosh is a renowned personal finance expert, author, and television personality. With a background in journalism and finance, she has appeared on major networks and platforms, including CNBC, MSNBC, and The Today Show. Farnoosh is also the author of several best-selling books, including You're So Money, When She Makes More, and most recently, A Healthy State of Panic, which we’ll discuss on this show. And, of course, Farnoosh is the host of the wildly popular So Money podcast, on which you can catch us on episode #313.

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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 the U.S. here. 
• Watch this week's episode on YouTube
• Watch last week's episode on YouTube
• Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

Past episodes mentioned in this episode:

• 381: The Series Kick Off
• 385: Wisconsin
• 413: Ohio
• 407: Pennsylvania
• 419: New York
• 435: Iowa
• 487: Top Surprises

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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; we're spicing them up with some extra glitter and sass to make finance as fabulous as a drag show!

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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+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. 
• Watch this week's episode on YouTube
• Watch last week's episode on YouTube
• Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

Past episodes mentioned in this episode:

• 381: The Series Kick Off
• 409: Oregon
• 473: Colorado
• 407: Pennsylvania
• 467: Florida
• 465: Georgia
• 487: Top Surprises
• 445: Maryland
• 459: Illinois
• 391: Virginia
• 421: New Mexico
• 385: Wisconsin

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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.

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Additional Queer Money episodes mentioned in this episode:

• Why LGBTQ Banks and Investments Keep Failing on Queer Money EP462
• The Economic Case for LGBT Equality on Queer Money EP323
• Why LGBT Folks Should Become Trades Workers on Queer Money EP317
• How I Grew a $3M Portfolio with Dividend Dream on Queer Money EP432

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 Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. 
• Watch this week's episode on YouTube
• Watch last week's episode on YouTube
• Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

Past episodes mentioned in this episode:

• 381: The Series Kick Off
• 467: Florida
• 413: Ohio
• 455: Iowa
• 397: Texas
• 401: South Dakota
• 407: Pennsylvania
• 411: Oklahoma
• 475: California
• 421: New Mexico

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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

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.

• Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. 
• Watch this episode on YouTube
• Watch last week's episode on YouTube
• Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

Past episodes mentioned in this video:

• 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.

• Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. 
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• Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

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