Can the government really affect prices on everyday products we buy? In this episode of Queer Money, we talk with Heather Boushey, one of three members of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisors and Chief Economist for the Investing in America Cabinet. This episode focused on the state of the economy and how the Biden administration plans to tackle rising costs across the board for all Americans. Boushey offers her perspective on the state of the economy during the pandemic and the recove...
Aug 13, 2024•31 min•Season 9Ep. 532
What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities for new home buyers? If you're a queer person looking to buy a home, you're probably in the same boat as many other Americans in that the cost of homes has skyrocketed past what many of us can afford. So are there any cities that are both LGBTQ+ friendly and have home prices within reach for the average income earner? This is Queer Money episode 531, and today we're breaking the top 10 best places for LGBTQ+ homebuyers Get the dynamic list of A...
Aug 08, 2024•13 min•Season 9Ep. 531
When should you start saving for retirement? On this episode of the Queer Money Podcast, we talk with Michael Kim who shares his story of planning for retirement early so he can reach his goal of retiring by age 55. This episode touches on the importance of self-reflection to determine what you want and how you can use that knowledge to help plan for your retirement. Michael's motivation for early financial independence stemmed from his childhood anxieties about financial security and fear of no...
Aug 06, 2024•52 min•Season 9Ep. 530
What are the best countries for LGBTQ+ folks? We've received a lot of feedback on our Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities series. One of the most common requests is for us to look at cities outside the United States. So, we're going to kick that part of the series off with taking a look at the best countries for LGBTQ+ folks based on acceptance and legal protections. This is Queer Money episode 529, and today we're looking at 12 countries that are the best for LGBTQ+ folks. Get the dynamic list of...
Aug 01, 2024•23 min•Season 9Ep. 529
What is the current economic state of the transgender community? First and foremost, transgender individuals are concerned for their safety. And sometimes finances take a back seat to survival. But being fiscally secure affords you the opportunity to protect yourself and your community. So, what is the economic state of the trans community? What can transgender individuals do to earn more—without having to hide who they are? K. Kenneth Davis is the creator of The Trans Capitalist, a platform tha...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 9Ep. 528
What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly college towns? When we talk about affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities across the U.S., we often highlight many larger cities, but we don't talk much about college towns and one of you requested a list of these places. Since many college towns are small towns and cities there generally isn't much data on LGBTQ+ friendliness of these locations. So we did a bit of digging and found colleges that are in cities and towns that are on the HRC Municipal Equalit...
Jul 25, 2024•12 min•Season 9Ep. 527
What are the best retirement side gigs? Spending our days on the links or knocking back a few electric lemonades on the front porch is not the retirement reality for a lot of LGBTQ+ Americans. With the growing retirement crisis hurting marginalized communities more, many must still work in retirement. So, what can you do if this applies to you? On this episode of Queer Money ®, we’re sharing the top ten side gigs or part-time jobs you might take on in retirement. We explain how worki...
Jul 23, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 526
What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the Sunbelt? When we talk about affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities across the U.S., we often highlight many cities in the Midwest or East. This is often because these cities are not currently seeing as much population growth as many cities in the Sunbelt or on the coasts. Many of you have said that you'd like to see a list of cities in warmer climates. This is Queer Money episode 525, and today we're breaking down 7 cities that are both affor...
Jul 18, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 525
What’s behind the housing affordability crisis in America? Real estate prices are off the charts, and unless you happen to be a high-net-worth individual, it’s nearly impossible to buy a home right now. So, WTF is going on? Is there anything we can do about it? Angela Rozmyn is the cocreator of Women’s Personal Finance , a platform that provides empowering financial education for women and nonbinary people. She is also a passionate advocate for affordable, sustainable housing, working a day job ...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 524
"Ewwww, I'd never live there" "WTF, that's a horrible place to live" "No way in hell!" These are just a few of the comments we've gotten when we've highlighted blue cities in red states that are both affordable and LGBTQ+ friendly. So, why would someone choose to stay in or move to a red state? This is Queer Money episode 523, and today we're breaking down seven reasons that many LGBTQ+ folks and our allies have decided to either stay in or move to red states. With this episode, we hope to respo...
Jul 11, 2024•21 min•Season 9Ep. 523
Regular listeners of Queer Money are familiar with the way Kingdom Advisors uses donor-advised funds to finance the anti-LGBTQ industrial complex. But right-wing extremists haven’t stopped there. Today, radical conservative influencers and organizations are working with the Heritage Foundation to design Project 2025 , a blueprint that seeks to eliminate the rights of LGBTQ+ people, women and immigrants, effectively creating a church state in the US. David Roth is a Democrat running for the US Ho...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 522
Are you an LGBTQ+ person with children? How about a parent with LGBTQ+ kids? Or maybe you want to start a family as a queer person. This is Queer Money episode #521. Today, we’re diving into the top 7 most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly cities for queer folks who want to or have children or parents who have LGBTQ+ children. 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 ...
Jul 04, 2024•11 min•Season 9Ep. 521
Are you postponing your personal goals and dreams until you turn 65? What if you don’t have to wait until retirement to travel, write your memoir, or pursue a hobby you love? What if you could take several mini-retirements throughout your career and achieve some of those ambitions along the way? Jillian Johnsrud is the creator of Retire Often , a platform that helps people take a series of successful sabbaticals throughout their careers. Jillian reached financial independence at age 32 and has s...
Jul 02, 2024•56 min•Season 9Ep. 520
Do you love the outdoors? Are you into hiking, biking or spending time in your local parks? If so then this Queer Money is for you. This week we're taking a request from one of our YouTube viewers who asked for a list of LGBTQ friendly cities for outdoor life, so we're delivering. This is Queer Money episode #519. Today, we’re diving into the top 7 most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly cities for folks who love the outdoors. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. &...
Jun 27, 2024•11 min•Season 9Ep. 519
Many of us in the LGBTQ community were bullied as kids for being different. But few of us leverage those experiences as inspiration to launch a cookie company! Nicholas Naclerio turned to food for comfort when he was bullied for being gay. But when he turned 18, Nick got healthy and decided to use food as a form of self-expression and healing; to transform his pain into something good. Today, Nick is Founder and CEO at Mmmly , the good-for-you cookie brand that leverages nutrient-dense ingredien...
Jun 25, 2024•51 min•Season 9Ep. 518
The transgender community has taken the brunt of most of the anti-LGBTQ legislation that is being proposed and passed in the Christian Industrial Complex's attacks on the LGBTQ community recently. So where are safe places that are also affordable for the trans community in the US? This is Queer Money episode #517. Today, we’re diving into the top 10 most affordable transgender-friendly cities. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's ep...
Jun 20, 2024•12 min•Season 9Ep. 517
Curious how the uber-rich protect their wealth? If you knew the secrets of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), could you leverage their approach to money management to grow your own wealth? Tim Volk , CFP, is Founder and Principal at T. Volk & Company Consulting, a boutique financial advisory firm that serves ultra-high-net-worth families. He also hosts The Rainbow Bull Podcast . On this episode of Queer Money, Tim joins us to share the secrets of the uber-rich, describing what UHNWIs...
Jun 18, 2024•57 min•Season 9Ep. 516
“Why is it so expensive to be gay?” A common sentiment that we hear from many in the LGBTQ+ community. Much of that has to do with where we choose or end up living since housing costs for many make up anywhere between thirty to fifty percent of their take home pay. If you’re one of the few LGBTQ folks with lots of cash, these are the top 5 most expensive cities for you to check out. If you don't have the cash, these could be cities to either aspire to live in or to avoid for your financial and m...
Jun 13, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 515
We all have a money story. And for many of us in the LGBTQ community, it’s a negative narrative. Maybe you were taught that money is the root of all evil. That there’s never enough to go around. Or that you have to work hard to make money. Worse yet, you may believe that you don’t deserve financial stability, let alone financial freedom. So, what can we do to recover from the childhood traumas that are affecting our money today? Scott Clover is an intuitive guide who helps people release old pat...
Jun 11, 2024•58 min•Season 9Ep. 514
Where can I retire that is both affordable and LGBTQ friendly? We get this question a lot, especially as comments on our Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities series content. This is Queer Money episode #513. Today, we’re diving into the top 10 most affordable retirement locations for LGBTQ+ folks. 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 th...
Jun 06, 2024•15 min•Season 9Ep. 513
40 years ago, the US changed its approach to retirement. But those changes shifted the risk from the government and corporations to individuals. And now, nearly half of middle-class retirees will be downwardly mobile into poverty or near-poverty in their golden years. So, what can we do to solve the retirement crisis in America? Teresa Ghilarducci is the nationally recognized labor economist behind the new book, Work, Retire, Repeat . After an illustrious 25-year tenure at Notre Dame, Teresa joi...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 512
Tens of thousands of small towns are scattered across the United States. Yet many of us have been lead to believe that none of these are great places for LGBTQ folks. Is this true? Today we're looking at affordable LGBTQ+ friendly small towns, or places with a population of less than 50,000. This is Queer Money episode #511. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable small towns that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Wa...
May 30, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 511
We’re drawn to drag queens and love being entertained by them. But have you ever thought about what it takes to build a business as a drag performer? How much do they invest in costumes, makeup and marketing? How do you make drag a full-time job? Jessica L’Whor is an up-and-coming national queen who got her big break winning the Colorado State University Drag Show in 2013. Since then, Jessica has been named Best New Queen on the Scene and Colorado’s Drag Entertainer of the Year. On this episode ...
May 28, 2024•41 min•Season 9Ep. 510
There are only 94 cities in the US with a population over 250,000. This means that there are thousands of small cities and towns across the country. So, today we're looking at affordable LGBTQ+ friendly places in small-sized cities, which are cities with a population between 50,000 and 250,000. This is Queer Money episode #509. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities within small cities that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U....
May 23, 2024•11 min•Season 9Ep. 509
What does the budget of a queer indie film look like? What if you could invest in an LGBTQ movie as part of your diverse portfolio? Gabe Dunn is a New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter and filmmaker who writes for the Netflix series BIG MOUTH and hosts the Bad With Money podcast. Gabe’s short film Grindr Baby was named one of five Frameline Voices for emerging LGBTQ directors in 2023, and his latest project, You & I, You & Me , starts production next month. This is Queer Money ...
May 21, 2024•50 min•Season 9Ep. 508
Unpopular opinion alert! Not everyone wants to live in a big city. For that reason, we're looking at affordable LGBTQ+ friendly places in medium-sized cities, which are cities with a population between 250,000 and 1,000,000. This is Queer Money episode #507. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities within medium cities that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. 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...
May 16, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 507
In a society that endorses hustle culture, burnout is common. But conventional advice on how to overcome burnout is inadequate. A meditation app, yoga class or scented candle won’t undo the chronic exposure to stress that’s behind our exhaustion. So, how do we identify what’s triggering our stress? And what can we do to reverse our symptoms of burnout? Piggy and Kitty (otherwise known as Jess Fickett and Lauren Torres) are the award-winning bloggers and podcasting team behind Bitches Get Riches ...
May 14, 2024•53 min•Season 9Ep. 506
Take me to the city, the big city! Big cities seem to be safer places for LGBTQ+ folks. We gravitate to them for many reasons; jobs, safety, community, services, etc. Since so many LGBTQ+ folks feel compelled to migrate to these large cities, we wanted to examine where in these large cities have pockets of affordability. This is Queer Money episode #505. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities within large cities that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ...
May 09, 2024•8 min•Season 9Ep. 505
We all want to retire somewhere that’s both affordable and LGBTQ+-friendly. But do places like that exist? What else should we consider when deciding where to spend our golden years? Mark Goldstein is the host of Where Do Gays Retire? , a podcast that explores safe, affordable retirement options for the LGBTQ+ community. Mark is also the creator of the Where Do Gays Retire Facebook Group , a 13,800-member community for conversations around the best places to retire. On this episode of Queer Mone...
May 07, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 504
Would you love to live in a gay mecca? It seems that most, if not all, of the "gay meccas" are in megacities or cities with a metro population above 5 million. Since so many LGBTQ+ folks feel compelled to migrate to these megacities for various reasons, we wanted to examine where in these megacities are pockets of affordability. This is Queer Money episode #503. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities within megacities that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable...
May 02, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 503
