Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Full show notes here: https://debtfreeguys.com/transgender-health-care/

On this episode of Queer Money, Finn Brigham of Callen-Lorde joins us to explain what makes transgender healthcare different and walk us through the top three transgender healthcare issues individuals face in getting access to competent care. He weighs in on the difference between transition costs and transgender healthcare more broadly, describing the limited resources available to trans people seeking surgery—even if their health insurance does cover it!

Listen in for Finn’s insight on which subpopulations in the trans community face the biggest barriers to care and find out what YOU can do to support Callen-Lorde’s mission and promote health justice for the LGBTQ community.

Full show notes here: https://debtfreeguys.com/lgbtq-retirement/ 

Did you know retirement costs the queer community about 40% more than the general population? And most retirement calculators don’t factor that in!

Samantha Hernandez, a lesbian money coach, joins us to chat LGBT retirement and why queer folks could and likely will pay more in retirement than the general population. 

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What are your aspirations as a gay couple, to have designer dogs with cute names, to bet on the winning queen on Drag Race, to jet set, or something even more? We think it’s the latter.

On this episode of Queer Money, we break down 10 cute, fun and sexy gay relationship goals that any couple can achieve and in doing so, strengthen their own relationship, build a stronger LGBTQ community and improve their bottom line. Money that is, not your back side.

Full show notes here: https://debtfreeguys.com/money-a-made-up-thing/

On this episode of Queer Money, Jacob Goldstein, author of Money: The True Story of a Made Up Thing, joins us to explain why money is a made-up thing, offering insight into why finance isn’t the zero-sum game most of us think. He introduces us to the origins of modern capitalism, exploring some of the practical things we can do to address income inequality and make the system work for more of us.

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On this episode of Queer Money, Howard Devorkin of Debt.com joins us to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of debt settlement, explaining how it allows you to repay your debt for less but adversely impacts your credit score. He introduces us to debt management as an alternative, describing how this path reduces your interest rate—while keeping your credit intact. Listen in for insight on the tax consequences of debt settlement and learn how Debt.com can help you choose the best option for getting out of debt!

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How do you feel when you find out someone is earning more money than you? How about when the person earning more money is a member of our queer community?

Recent data reflects an apparent rise in income for LGBTQ couples. So, what’s behind this trend toward income equality?

On this episode of Queer Money, we’re sharing the top four theories around why same-sex couples are starting to earn more, explaining how living in cities with larger populations translates to jobs with higher pay—but not necessarily a guarantee of financial security.

We weigh in on how being less likely to have children gives us the opportunity to earn more and describe how code switching at work may come with a financial benefit. Listen in for insight on how the gender pay gap gives gay men an advantage and learn how those of us who do earn more can use our privilege to promote income equality for everyone in the queer community.

Are you so over stressing about credit card debt? Would you like to make 2021 the year you rewrite your money story and SLAY your debt once and for all?

On this episode the podcast, we’re sharing the Queer Money origin story, taking you back to the day we owned up to our combined credit card debt of $51,000. We explain why we were living beyond our means and describe what we did to realign our spending with our values.

We go on to share how we came up with the Debt Lasso Method, walking you through its 5 components and explaining how it helped us pay off our credit card balances in just 2½ years. Listen in to find out how YOU can take advantage of our special offer and leverage the Credit Card Pay Off Plan to slay your debt in 2021!

Full show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/gay-stereotypes/

Are stereotypes always bad? Or can some of the assumptions people make about the queer community be beneficial? And how do stereotypes impact our finances?

Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz are the hosts of Gayish: A Podcast About Gay Stereotypes, a show that bridges the gap between sexuality and actuality. A three-time nominee for Best LGBTQ Podcast, Gayish has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Esquire and Queerty, among many other media outlets.

On this episode of Queer Money, Mike & Kyle join us to explain how even stereotypes that seem positive can be harmful to our mental health and our bank account. We discuss why so many gay men don’t prioritize their finances and how we might inspire more LGBTQ individuals to plan for retirement before it’s too late. Listen in for surprising insight around the idea that gay men are obsessed with sex and learn what YOU can do to help break queer stereotypes and build a financially strong LGBTQ community!

Newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in last Tuesday, October 27, 2020. And while it’s disappointing to see yet another conservative justice appointed to SCOTUS, we’re thinking about what we can DO as a queer community to further LGBTQ rights in America. How can we use our frustration to fuel the kind of action that will initiate real change?

On this episode of Queer Money, we’re sharing the four next steps the queer community must take in response to the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett. We explain why it doesn’t do us much good to spend our time and energy getting angry or upset about the conservative majority on the court and discuss the relationship between our individual financial security and the advancement of LGBTQ rights.

We go on to challenge you to stop spending more than you make and pay off debt, describing how your financial insecurity holds back the queer community as a whole. Listen in for insight on saving and investing to secure your financial future and learn why giving to LGBTQ causes and candidates is absolutely crucial in furthering the new gay agenda to protect and expand our rights.

One of the big lessons we’ve learned in 2020 is that an extra stream of income is ALWAYS a good idea. But how do you pick a side hustle that’s right for you?

Daniella Flores is the creator of I Like to Dabble, a personal finance blog designed to help others build bigger and better lives with side hustles. In less than three years, Daniella and her wife Alexandra paid off $35K in debt with what she calls side dabbles—and by ‘getting their financial shit together.’ A software engineer by day, Daniella is passionate about helping people bring in more money and manage it well.

On this episode of Queer Money, Daniella joins us to explain what inspired her to become a serial side hustler. She discusses how being openly LGBTQ has helped her as an entrepreneur and describes how financial autonomy has both improved her confidence and changed her outlook on life. Listen in for Daniella’s insight on what makes for a successful side hustle and learn how YOU can take the first steps to earn extra money doing something you love.