Swing states. Moderate states. Purple states. No matter what you call them, there are roughly 11.25% or over 1,500,000 LGBTQ+ folks living in the 3 states that are defined at being Purlple States. One southern and two mid-west states are home to some of the cheapest cities in the U.S., but are any of them LGBTQ+ friendly? With that in mind, we've mined our data on affordable LGBTQ friendly cities and have come up with the top 5 most affordable cities in Purple states. This is Queer Money episode #499. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities in purple states that are great spots for LGBTQ ..read more

How do you make money with short-term rentals? Is it worth it? Is the market over saturated? This is Queer Money episode #498, and today we’re joined by Jason Muth, owner of Prideaway Stays where he focuses on helping the LGBTQ+ find and rent out short-term rentals, especially in the Provincetown, MA area. Topics Covered: How Jason’s side hustle with STRs turned into his full-time job Why Jason focuses on classic vacation markets that have existed for decades How listening to Bigger Pockets inspired Jason to invest in STRs The first 3 steps Jason took to start making money with vacation renta ..read more

We often hear from may of you that you'd only ever choose to live in a "Blue" state. Yet many folks see the cost of living in cities in blue states and think, "how the heck can the average LGBTQ person afford to live there?" With that in mind, we've mined our data on affordable LGBTQ friendly cities and have come up with the top 5 most affordable cities in blue states. This is Queer Money episode #497. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities in blue states that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.  Watch this we ..read more

What are dry promotions and how do they harm marginalized communities more? This is Queer Money episode #496, and today we’re sharing how your boss could get you to work more for less and what you should do about it. Topics Covered: How dry promotions are defined as promotions that come without a raise The problem with being given additional responsibilities without additional authority 6 reasons to decline a dry promotion at work How dry promotions impact employee morale and retention Why a dry promotion can throttle your career progression and lead to burnout 5 ways dry promotions hurt LGBT ..read more

Climate migration and climate change are topics more and more folks are considering when choosing where to live. With rising insurance costs in places like Florida and California and changing weather patterns across the South and lower Mid-West, many are taking a second look at what cities are doing to be better prepared for climate change. So, what are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the United States that are climate-ready? This is Queer Money episode #495. Today, we’re diving into 7 climate change-ready cities that are great spots for LGBTQ folks. Get the dynamic list of Aff ..read more

What are the most affordable, friendly cities in the United States for LGBTQ singles? We’ve covered the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in each state. But now we're taking that data and having some fun and are single? This is Queer Money episode #491. Today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city for dog owners 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 this Gay Cities series Past episodes mentioned in this epi ..read more

Entering the world of investments can be as exhilarating as stepping onto the dance floor at Pride—exciting, but also a tad overwhelming. Ever chatted with a financial advisor and felt like you needed a drag queen to translate? This is Queer Money episode 490 and today we're serving up the top ten investing terms you need to sashay through like a seasoned pro. But honey, we're not just decoding; we're spicing them up with some extra glitter and sass to make finance as fabulous as a drag show! For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com ..read more

What are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the United States for dog owners? We’ve covered the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in each state. But now we're taking that data and having some fun and who doesn't love puppies? This is Queer Money episode #489. Today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city for dog owners 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 this Gay Cities series Past episodes men ..read more

More Americans than want to admit it have a spending problem, not an income problem. For LGBTQ+ Americans, the opposite is true. Why is this, and what can be done about it? This is Queer Money episode #488. And today, we’re diving into the incomes and earning potential of LGBTQ+ people and sharing what we can do to increase our income and enhance our power. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe  Follow us: Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTube Queer Money on Tiktok Download your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter ..read more

Are social security payments taxed in retirement? Let's find out. “When I start drawing on my Social Security, that’s when I’ll be able to relax,” said no one ever. What’s worse is that many people don’t know that they may have to pay taxes on their Social Security payments in retirement and three times the taxes if they escape abroad. So, how do taxes affect Social Security payments? This is Queer Money episode #486, and today, we’re sharing everything you should know so that you can accurately plan for retirement. Now, on with the show. For the resources and to connect with our guests, get t ..read more