Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/short-term-financial-plan/ On this episode of Queer Money, we share five steps to creating a short-term financial plan that supports your long-term goals, describing how to spend less than you make and put the difference toward your financial goals. Topics Covered 5 steps to creating an effective short-term financial plan Why it’s crucial to choose short-term goals that support your long-term financial plan How to improve your cash flow by growin...
Dec 14, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Full show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/long-term-financial-plan/ On this episode of Queer Money, we share five steps to creating a successful long-term financial plan, explaining how your long-term, short-term and daily goals influence each other. Topics Covered Why we have such a hard time reaching long-term financial goals How long-term, short-term and daily financial goals influence each other The 5 steps to creating your own long-term financial plan Choosing 1 to 3 QUEER mo...
Dec 07, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/things-to-know-about-stocks/ There is no part of the economy set up for success quite like the stock market. In fact, we consider it one of the three killer pillars to financial independence. On this episode of Queer Money, we share the top three things you need to know about investing in the stock market. Topics Covered How technology makes it easy to invest in the stock market What it means to own stock in a company The difference between commo...
Nov 30, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/manage-money/ 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher Tool On this episode of Queer Money, we share our top six ways to better manage your money, explaining why you should get out of the Spending or Leveraging Class and join the Saving or Investing Class asap. Topics Covered Why household debt is on the rise right now The pros and cons of the Great Resignation Why we are advocating for a Great Debt Reduction Our top 6 ways to better manage your money The...
Nov 23, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Show notes here: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/fitness-tips-gay-men/ 40 isn’t fatal. You can be healthy, happy and fit in your 40s and beyond, provided you prioritize wellness and make movement a regular part of your life. And much like investing your money wisely, investing in the right workout routine can help you burn more calories and get the most out of your time at the gym. On this episode of Queer Money, we share our top five gay fitness tips for men in their 40s. Topics Covered O...
Nov 16, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Do you feel obligated to spend money for the holidays? Yes, it is the season of giving. But if you’re taking on debt to buy gifts for friends and family, you may feel less festive and more stressed. But what if you had a plan to pay off that holiday debt fast? On this episode of Queer Money, we share seven quick tips for getting rid of debt as quickly as possible, challenging you to get crystal clear on WHY you want to pay off your cards and avoid accruing more debt. Topics Covered 7 quick tips ...
Nov 09, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 287
On this episode of Queer Money, we share our 13 best Christmas savings hacks, explaining how to decide who you REALLY want to buy gifts for and how much to spend. Topics Covered How to decide who to buy gifts for and how much to spend Why you don’t always have to give gifts that are brand new When to shop to get the best deals on Christmas gifts How to simplify the way you celebrate to focus on the experience The 3 best places to shop for affordable fashion online How to save money by shopping w...
Nov 02, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/types-of-fire/ Does the idea of reaching financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) appeal to you, but you don't think it's possible? Maybe your definition of FIRE needs a refresh. On this week's podcast we discuss (and probably piss off the FIRE police) with our 7 different definitions of FIRE. Topics Covered Why we don’t subscribe to the idea that there’s one right way to do FIRE The 7 different flavors of Financial Independence, Retire E...
Oct 26, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Full show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/effective-lgbt-leaders/ Would you like to be among the LGBTQ leaders who change the world for the better? What does an effective queer leader look like? On this episode of the podcast, we share the five traits of an effective LGBTQ leader. Topics Covered Why we need more LGBTQ leaders in C-suite positions How effective LGBTQ leaders own the fact that they’re queer The benefit of being active in ERG or BRG affinity groups in your company What...
Oct 19, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 284
Show Notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/lower-student-loan-payments/ On this episode of Queer Money, Howard Divorkian joins us once more. This time to explain what it means to consolidate your student loan debt and why now is a good time to do so. He shares the difference between federal and private student loans, introducing us to the government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness or PSLF program and describing how to lower your interest rate on bank loans. Listen in to understand why t...
Oct 12, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Show notes here: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/gay-nomads-geekstreamers/ Does the dream of retiring and traveling the world seem completely out of reach? Too many of us in the queer community have resigned ourselves to working until we’re dead. But what if becoming a gay nomad is totally doable? Jimmy and Mack are the self-described nomadic nerds behind Geekstreamers , a blog where they share their epic stories of life after work, slow traveling around the world. On this episode of Queer...
Oct 05, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/lgbtq-financial-independence/ Topics Covered on this Queer Money episode: What it means to achieve financial independence (and how it’s different from being independently wealthy) How Robert Kiyosaki defines wealth as having investments that cover your living expenses The freedom that comes from not having to work for someone else How financial independence allowed John to walk away from a ‘bad boss’ Why the queer community isn’t pursuing financial independen...
Sep 28, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/values-and-standards/ Struggling to reach your goals despite how you value them? The problem may be your standards. Hear the power in aligning your values and standards with our guest Fletcher Ellingson. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Connect with Fletcher Ellingson: https://fletcherellingson.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Get the FREE Happy Gay Retirement Calculator Are you on...
Sep 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/bad-financial-habits/ Continuing our theme of suicide prevention and self-care in September, this week we talk about breaking bad financial habits, which can often lead to additional stress, anxiety and negative thoughts. Taking care of our finances is self-care that improves our mental health by reducing financial stress. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Start Improving Your Credit Score here...
Sep 14, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/low-cost-self-care Continuing our focus on National Suicide Prevention Month, this week on the show we share 9 simple, low-cost ways to take care of yourself both in body and mind. Plus we share how some of these can actually change the way your brain works. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Start Improving Your Credit Score here: https://debtfreeguys.com/improve-my-credit-score/?source=po...
Sep 07, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Full show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/mark-turnipseed September is National Suicide Prevention Month. On this week's show, Mark Turnipseed joins us to share his journey of addiction, suicidal thoughts and coming out and how he overcame them. His inspiring comments are echoed in his book, My Suicide Race. He also shares with us tools he uses to keep himself sober and ward off further thoughts of suicide. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?sour...
Aug 31, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Full notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/financial-well-being COVID and the results of the pandemic have had a huge impact on our daily lives, but what about our financial lives? New data points to several key reasons why our financial well-being, both in the way we think about money and our actions with our money have changed. We invite Mili Mittal, VP at Capital One to join us with new data from a survey they've conducted. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.co...
Aug 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Full show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/poverty-mindset/ On this Queer Money episode, Matthew Raymond, a life coach specializing in the LGBTQ community joins us to talk about the poverty mindset, why it's common amongst LGBTQ folks and what we can do to overcome it. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Start Improving Your Credit Score here: https://debtfreeguys.com/improve-my-credit-score/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode:...
Aug 17, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Full show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/fight-inflation/ On this Queer Money episode, we share 7 steps you can take right now to fight inflation including 3 on the income side and 4 on the expense side. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Start Improving Your Credit Score here: https://debtfreeguys.com/improve-my-credit-score/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Get the FREE Happy Gay Retirement Calculator Are you on the pat...
Aug 10, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Full show notes here: https://debtfreeguys.com/lgbtq-traveler/ Love travel? Want to do more? Finding affordable options stretches your dollar further. Here are 5 tips we suggest to get more travel out of your travel dollars. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast We love bringing you new content every week. Help us keep doing that. Click the link below to support our mission of...
Aug 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Full show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/create-financial-security/ Do you have a passion? Do you think it could help you create financial security? Jenni & Lisa Dazols join us this week to chat about how they are doing that for their family and how you can learn from their experience. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Get the FREE Happy Gay Retirement Calculator Are you on the path to a tragic, basic, ...
Jul 27, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Full show notes here: https://debtfreeguys.com/whats-an-nft/ On this Queer Money we invite Julian Pena, a queer artist and gallery owner from Seattle, WA to join us to discuss the growing market for artists using NFTs. He helps us understand what they are, how they're used and what you as an artist or investor should know. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast We love bringing...
Jul 20, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Complete show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/lgbt-cryptocurrency/ Joe DiPasquale, CEO of Bitbull, a cryptocurrency hedge fund, joins us this week to help us understand what cryptocurrencies are, how they work and if there's value in having an LGBTQ crypto. Download your free copy of the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast We love bringing you new content every week. Help us keep doing t...
Jul 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/blockchain-applications/ The term blockchain gets thrown about a lot these days due to the fervor over cryptocurrencies and NFTs. What is blockchain and are there any applications that can help the LGBTQ community? This week we invite Kai Graden on the podcast to help us answer those questions and more. Download your free copy of the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Get the FREE ...
Jul 06, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/legacy-financial-exclusion The more data that is gathered the more we see a picture of how many LGBTQ folks are at a disadvantage financially. How does this happen? Where does it start? On this Queer Money episode, we're talking about legacy financial exclusion and how, what may appear as minor events or actions, can lead to big financial differences and how many queer folks face these in their life. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https:/...
Jun 29, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/find-extra-money/ Does it feel like theirs always more month than money? Wouldn't it be nice to find a little more? In this week's episode we share 10 easy ways to find more money in your budget, your life and your stuff. Plus, we have an additional 19 if you got to the show notes page. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast We love bringing...
Jun 22, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/gay-confidence Would you like to be more confident in your life? What does it take? Alex Ray, a confidence coach joins us to talk about his personal story of overcoming a lack of self-confidence and shares tips on how we can all develop it in our lives. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/?source=podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast We love bringing you new content every week. Help ...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 266
See the full list of affordable gay cities you're forgetting about: https://debtfreeguys.com/gay-cities/ The LGBTQ+ community has for decades flocked to cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami. Often for safety reasons, but things are changing. Maybe the benefits of moving to a big gay city aren't worth it. In this week's podcast we cover 10 pros and cons of top tier gay cities you may want to consider. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtf...
Jun 08, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Show note: https://debtfreeguys.com/living-abroad On this week's Queer Money we interview Brent and Michael about their journey of becoming digital nomads and living abroad. We talk about the financial costs and what it's like to be a queer couple living in different countries. Some favorable and some less favorable to LGBTQ folks. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast We love bringin...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Full show notes: https://debtfreeguys.com/pride-party/ Yeah! Things are finally starting to looking like they are getting better and just in time for summer and PRIDE parties. Although not everyone is 100% comfortable with going back to the way they used to be in the past. Here are 7 tips for throwing a COVID & cost-conscious pride party in 2021. Get the 5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life here: https://debtfreeguys.com/5bbhgl/podcast Mentioned in this episode: Support the Queer Money podcast ...
May 25, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 263
