What’s LGBTQ Financial Independence? - Queer Money Ep. 281
Episode description
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 independence with the same vigor as the general population
- Why it’s a mistake to opt out of smart investments because you distrust capitalism
- How cascading homophobia and legacy financial exclusion make it more challenging for the LGBTQ community to achieve financial independence
- What we can do to encourage more queer people to seek financial independence
- Where to go for inspiration and resources around achieving financial independence
Additional info mentioned in the show:
All Options Considered on Queer Money EP160
Modern Fimily on Queer Money EP200
Our Freedom Years on Queer Money EP213
Compassionate Capitalism on the Queer Money Blog
Todd Sears on Queer Money EP168
Cascading Homophobia on Queer Money EP230
Legacy Financial Exclusion on Queer Money EP268
Tools and Resources:
5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life
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