Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Whether it's making money to grow wealth or to just keep your expenses down house hacking can be a great tool to achieve some of your financial goals. But what is it? What are your options and opportunities?

On this episode of Queer Money®, we share nine ways to house hack your first property.

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Struggling with low wages? Can’t afford to contribute to an IRA. There may be help!

This week on Queer Money we interview Natalie Kolodij, a tax accountant, about the Savers Tax Credit and how it can provide assistance in saving for retirement for folks with lower wages. 

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So, you want to retire yesterday but have nothing saved or invested?

On this episode of the Queer Money podcast, we share 9 steps to help you retire faster (if you aren’t prepared to retire).

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Especially now, people are rethinking and reorganizing their lives, seeking deeper purpose. The Japanese refer to all the aspects of your life aligning as Ikigai.

On this week's Queer Money podcast we share how to find your Ikigai and find your purpose.

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Want to retire early or delay taking Social Security as long as possible? A little trick, Roth Conversion Ladders, may help you reach these goals.

But what are Roth Conversions or Roth Conversion Ladders? How can they help with early retirement or save you a boatload in taxes? 

Brandon Clark of Reexamine Wealth joins to answer those questions and more. 

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Annuities are something your grandfather warned you about but, what if an annuity is right for you? Here’s how to know if you should buy an annuity.

On this Queer Money, we're joined by Sean Cox of Gainbridge Life to answer a listener question and wrap up our 3 part series on annuities. We'll also chat about who might be a good fit for an annuity and why it could be you. 

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Is it possible to divide household expenses when incomes are vastly different, so everyone pays their fair share?

Recently, a podcast listener sent us this question: My husband and I have different incomes. What's the best way for us to manage our money together? 

Today on Queer Money we answer Ash's question. 

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Frustrated with the state of our economy, the culture, environment and LGBTQ rights? Here’s how ‘Wallet Activism’ can hasten LGBTQ activism.

Today, we’re talking with Tanja Hester of the blog Our Next Life and the author of Work Optional and the new book, Wallet Activism. Tanja shares how voting with your dollar can apply to so much more than just when you’re at the checkout counter. And, don’t worry, you can still live frugally and FI/RE.

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Dalia Kinsey is a non-binary Queer POC who joins us this week to discuss Dalia's book: Decolonizing Wellness: A Qtbipoc-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation. 

Join us as we discuss a host of topics both financial and well-being that can help all of us thrive. 

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Bras, underwear, purses, makeup, all things that Tom Brickman of the Frugal Gay bought and resold as a way to earn money to pay for college and build up a real estate portfolio that allowed him to quit his 9-5 job. 

How did he do it? What are some of his tips to start doing it now? Find out on this week's Queer Money. 

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