Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Are you willing to downsize your life today for a bigger and better tomorrow? 

We asked that question of ourselves and we're answering why we said yes on this week's Queer Money. Plus, we give the deets on why we're moving to Toledo, OH! 

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Want to reach financial independence and possibly retire early, but you'd also like to have kids? Seems impossible right, especially if you're a member of the LGBTQ community where having children is typically much more expensive?

Well, think again. It's possible and Court of Modern Fimily is on Queer Money this week sharing her story of having two kids with her wife and how they've been able to architect their lives with kids and early retirement. 

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On this episode of Queer Money, we discuss the 10-year age range when you’re eligible to start collecting Social Security and explain why you get less if you begin before ‘full retirement age’ or FRA.

We walk you through examples of how much we will receive from Social Security if we start collecting benefits at age 62, 67 or 72, weighing in on the pros and cons of starting before you’ve reached FRA.

Listen in for the eight factors to consider as you decide when to take Social Security and learn how to develop multiple sources of income to support you in retirement!

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In May 2022, we (the Debt Free Guys) partnered with The Motley Fool to collect and review data about the current state of LGBTQ Money. 

On this Queer Money, we are joined by Jack, from The Motley Fool, to discuss some of the findings and where the community and financial services can go from here.

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The central theme of this Queer Money episode revolves around the imperative of financial self-advocacy, a concept emphasized by our guest, Darcy, from the acclaimed platform We Want Guac. We delve into the significance of advocating for oneself, particularly within the LGBTQ community, where historical marginalization often leads to hesitance in asserting one's worth. The discussion uncovers how self-advocacy not only empowers individuals but also serves as a catalyst for broader societal change. We explore various practical strategies for self-advocacy, such as negotiating salaries and addressing financial discrepancies, underscoring that effective advocacy can enhance one’s financial and personal well-being. Ultimately, this episode seeks to inspire listeners to embrace self-advocacy as a crucial tool for achieving financial independence and fostering community empowerment.

Self-care is of utmost concern for many folks today, but one area that we often forget when it comes to taking care of ourselves is being our own financial self advocate. 

What does it mean to do this and what are some examples? 

This week on Queer Money, Darcy of the We Want Guac blog joins us to share her insights, personal story about doing this and some help on how we can all improve at being our own self advocate financially. 

• Self-advocacy is paramount for financial empowerment, particularly within marginalized communities.
• Individuals must recognize their worth and negotiate for fair compensation in their careers.
• Engaging in self-advocacy enhances not only personal financial outcomes but also collective community progress.
• Researching market rates and industry standards equips individuals to effectively advocate for themselves.

• 00:06 - Becoming a Self Advocate
• 01:43 - The Importance of Financial Self Advocacy
• 17:42 - The Balance of Self Advocacy
• 21:58 - Self Advocacy and Career Advancement
• 32:20 - The Power of Self Advocacy
• 38:04 - Advocating for Yourself in Personal Finance

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College tuition has gotten obscenely expensive and is putting people into mountains of debt even before they start their careers. And most graduates are not finding jobs with salaries commensurate to the cost of their tuition, so it takes decades to pay off their student loans.

But college is not your only option. What if you could skip the student loan debt and secure a high-paying job in the trades?

On this episode of Queer Money®, Morgan Mentzer, Cofounder and Executive Director of Reckoning Trade Project joins us to explain why more LGBT folks should consider becoming trades workers, exploring what it means to work a trade and what jobs are included in the industry.

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On this week's Queer Money we're joined by Arlan Hamilton the founder of Backstage Capital. Arlan is a powerhouse in the world of angel investing, yet at one point was homeless, living on the couches of friends. Today she not only is a millionaire herself but is also helping hundreds of others, specifically people of color, women and LGBTQ folks grow their businesses by helping them get the capital they need. 

If you've ever wanted to be in at the beginning of a startup business, listen to this week's show to find out how Arlan is helping us all do it. 

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This week on Queer Money we are answering a couple of questions for our lesbian listeners. Of course, since we are two cis gay men we didn't feel qualified to answer them. So, we've invited three awesome queer women to join us for a discussion about money issues and questions women in the queer community, specifically lesbians, have. 

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Recent changes to same-sex social security benefits are putting tens of thousands of dollars in folks' banks and adding hundreds of dollars a month to their social security checks. 

 This is only available to same-sex couples who could have married prior to 2015, but were not federally allowed. If you or someone you know is currently getting social security benefits, this is a must-listen! 

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You finally graduate college and other than get a “real” job, what should you do and how will you pay for it?

On this episode of Queer Money, we share 5 after-college goals for your money.

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