Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money
Queer Money is a bi-weekly show dedicated to creating desperately needed generational wealth within the gay community because we deserve to sleep better at night and we must stand up to the anti-LGBTQ+ industrial complex. Listen and watch regularly to eliminate financial insecurity and generate personal wealth, prepare for a secure and fun retirement, find the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the US to live in or travel to, grow your stock portfolio to $1,000,000+, build a real estate empire and start a small business. Your hosts are husbands and money experts David & John Auten-Schneider who have been the leaders in LGBTQ+ finance since 2015. With nine seasons, nearly 500 episodes, over a million downloads and features by Oprah, Advocate, Variety, CNBC and more, the award-winning Queer Money is the longest running show made by and for the LGBTQ+ community and is the only show solely dedicated to our financial well-being as gay people. · For more financial information and helpful resources, visit queermoneypodcast.com · For complementary charts and grafts (and pretty pictures), subscribe to Queer Money on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@queermoney?sub_confirmation=1
Episodes
Is the LGBTQ+ community improving financially?
Good news, fam! The LGBTQ+ community is stepping up its financial game, and we’ve got the receipts. 📊 According to the Motley Fool Debt Free Guys LGBTQ Money Study and Prudential’s 2018 Study, more of us are finally embracing basic banking tools—checking accounts, savings accounts, and the financial stability they bring.
Why does this matter? Because keeping your cash in a shoe...
How queer teens can prepare for a life of independence
Hey, fabulous queer fam! In this episode, we’re diving into money talk with a twist—designed especially for queer teens and young adults. We’re dishing out practical, fun financial tips that honor your unique journey. Along the way, we share our own stories about overcoming self-doubt and smashing those limiting beliefs about worth and financial smarts. Get ready to lea...
Are You Stuck in the Debt Depression Spiral?
Do you find yourself swiping your credit card to cure a bad day, only to wake up with a financial hangover and a side of regret? Welcome to the debt depression spiral, where retail therapy turns into retail tragedy. But don’t worry, bestie—we’re here to throw you a fabulous financial lifeline.
In this episode, we break down five game-changing strategies to help you snap out of thi...
Is money really different for LGBTQ+ folks?
Money is distinctly different for LGBTQ individuals due to a multitude of systemic factors that influence their financial experiences and outcomes. In this episode, we elucidate seven critical ways in which the financial landscape diverges for members of the LGBTQ community compared to their heterosexual counterparts. These disparities encompass aspects such as legacy beliefs, wag...
Financial Empowerment: Five Steps to Organize Your Finances as an LGBTQ Person | Queer Money Ep. 577
How can LGBTQ+ folks get financially organized?
The intricate tapestry of financial organization is unraveled in this episode, as we delve into the essential strategies that can significantly impact the financial lives of LGBTQ individuals. The conversation is anchored around five indispensable recommendations designed to foster financial security and promote a sense of agency within the community. We begin by emphasizing t...
Is your financial future fabulous or basic?
Your daily financial habits are the unsung heroes of your money story—they shape everything from your short-term wins to your long-term dreams (hello, cozy retirement!).
In this episode of Queer Money®, we’re diving into the magic of a solid daily financial plan that syncs with your bigger money goals. 💸✨
We're spilling all the tea on:
💡 Setting a daily budget that works for you
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Does your short-term financial plan work? Does it align with your long-term goals?
Creating a short-term financial plan that aligns with your long-term goals is essential for achieving financial independence and well-being. In this episode, we share five actionable steps to help you establish one to three short-term money goals that will support your broader financial aspirations. By focusing on improving cash flow, growing...
How to Achieve Your Long-term Goals
Achieving long-term financial goals can be challenging due to a phenomenon known as delayed reward discounting, where individuals struggle to prioritize future gains over immediate gratification. This podcast episode delves into the importance of setting clear, quantifiable Queer Money goals that resonate personally, as well as understanding the underlying motivation behind these goals. T...
Do you really love your gay life? I mean really?
Many queer folks, especially queer men express this feeling to us. They've been struggling all their lives to feel accepted, feel whole and feel like they're really happy.
So, this week, we share some tips on what it takes to build the kind of gay life you love.
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Should we quit the LGBTQ+ community?
In episode 572 of the Queer Money Podcast, hosts David and John discuss the potential future of the podcast after learning their primary sponsor will not renew sponsorship for 2025. They share the impact of this news on their revenue and reflect on the journey of the podcast since its inception, highlighting milestones and significant contributions to the LGBTQ community. The hosts reque...
Medicare is a confusing soup of letters, from Medicare part A to part D. What are they and what is the difference?
Many of us will rely on Medicare as we age. So, what are the various parts of Medicare, and what do they cover? Let’s find out on this Queer Money.
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Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy something pretty close to it.
In this episode of the Queer Money Podcast, hosts David and John discuss how money contributes to happiness by providing five key freedoms: financial freedom, location freedom, time freedom, relationship freedom, and 'you' freedom. The episode explains how each freedom significantly impacts the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, from reducing financial stress...
Does retirement seem like a million years away? Want to retire earlier?
On this Queer Money we tap into the desire to retire earlier or more confidently. Check out these seven tools to help you retire earlier and more fabulously than you ever dreamed.
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Do you want to invest in real estate but have no extra cash? How about investing with the money you have in your retirement accounts?
On this episode of Queer Money, the hosts discuss strategies for increasing retirement income with Christopher Price, managing partner at Boost Capital Group, and Founder/CEO of Red Fox Multifamily. Christopher shares his approach to investing in hands-off, revenue-generating real estate to ...
How does being married affect my retirement, especially in light of the Supreme Court's possible challenges to marriage equality?
On this Queer Money®, we discuss marriage equality and tackle the ever-so-romantic question: Should you marry your BFF as part of your retirement plan? Spoiler alert—it might be worth the paperwork.
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Are you tired of fighting about money with your spouse? How can you get on the same page?
On this episode of Queer Money® podcast, hosts John and David explore a frequently asked question from members of the audience: “How can couples get on the same page about money?”
This episode features Adam Kol, the couple's money coach who discusses effective strategies for financial planning and communication between partners. A...
Want to retire outside the United States in 2025? You probably won't and here are the 5 biggest reasons holding you back from doing it.
BTW, they're not all money-related.
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Life changes aren't easy and one of the biggest, transitioning from work to retirement can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. How can you be more prepared?
On this episode of the Queer Money® Podcast, hosts John and David dive into the often daunting topic of retirement planning with retirement planner Suzanne Campi. Suzanne shares insights on alleviating retirement anxieties by envisioning a desired lifestyle. She discusse...
Confession time! We made a big mistake on a previous episode and we're here to fix that mistake today.
What is an RMD or Required Minimum Distribution? Today we clarify the mistake we made regarding when and how RMDs must be taken in retirement.
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How do the election results impact your finances? Are you making any changes?
On episode 562 of the Queer Money podcast, hosts David and John discuss five essential post-election moves for LGBTQ+ individuals, following the unexpected political shift with Harris not becoming president. The episode underscores the importance of financial security and preparedness in challenging political climates, addressing concerns about Project 202...
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