Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Want to stop spending money on unnecessary things? Well, you're not alone. According to a Capital One survey, it was the number one thing folks said they would like to change about their financial habits. But how? 

We give you 9 ways this week to help reduce unnecessary and impulse spending. 

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The dearth of data on LGBTQ+ finances was sad. That’s why we did an LGBTQ+ money study with The Motley Fool. 

On this, the very first, Queer Money LGBTQ+ Money Study bonus episode we chat briefly about why we partnered with The Motley Fool to create the study. 

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Have you ever felt that the FI/RE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement wasn’t for you because it was too restrictive?

Tired of hearing the FIRE police tell you exactly what you have to do, be, look like to be a part of the financial independence retire early movement? 

Then you're in luck, because this week on Queer Money we break down some of the myths and misconceptions for you. 

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Ever wish you could "get in early" on an investment? Now you can through crowd-sourced investing or regulation crowdfunding.

On this week's Queer Money we chat with Read Ezell of Wefunder and Brandon Deroche of Propeller about the basics of crowdfunding and use Propeller, a social good entertainment company, as an example for us. 

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If today’s “capitalism” isn’t working for so many folks, what can be done to fix it?

In part 2 of our series on Capitalism vs. Anti-Capitalism, Hadassah Damian of the Bottom Lines Top Dollars podcast, joins us again to challenge our thinking and talk about solutions to the question of how can we fix or change Capitalism to be beneficial for all.

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Capitalism, some folks want to “burn it all down,” but what happens next?

Since there is a vocal minority within the LGBTQ+ community who strongly oppose capitalism we think its important to have an open and honest discussion with both sides being covered. On this Queer Money, we debate the merits of capitalism versus anticapitalism.

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When can I retire? Can I retire? How much do I need to retire? All questions folks regularly ask when thinking about their financial future and being able to quit the 9-5, sell their business or break away from the rat race and just slow down. 

One of the keys is having an indication as to how much you'll need. There seems to be an endless supply of financial calculators out there. On this week's Queer Money we share 5 methods many folks us for a quick check on what their "number" is. 

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Want to reach financial independence and maybe even retire early? 

This week we chat about 5 steps most folks don't take on their path to financial independence and how these can speed up the process of reaching your FIRE number and retiring early. 

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You want to invest, but you don’t want to invest in companies that add to the bad in the world. We’ve got you with this episode about ESG investing.

What is ESG investing? Laura LaTourette of Family Wealth Planning Group joins us to chat about how we can invest with our own values in mind.

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Is there an economic case for LGBT equality? 

LGBT equality will be achieved by pursuing several fronts. MV Lee Badgett made the case and the case is strong. Hear what she says on Queer Money®.

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