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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. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off383: Wyoming401: South Dakota451: Kentucky453: Kansas433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises497: Blue States499: Purple States501: Red StatesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

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 of Queer Money, Miss Jessica joins us to discuss the economics of being a drag performer and describe how she does financial forecasting for her business.Jessica explains what life was like before she got her big break and what she would do to avoid credit card debt if she could go back to the early days of her career.Listen in to understand how Jessica lives her core values—work hard, play hard and slay humble—and learn how to turn the hobby of being a drag queen into your main source of income.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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off387: West Virginia385: Wisconsin435: Missouri455: Iowa459: Illinois433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises497: Blue States499: Purple States501: Red StatesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

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 whowrites 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 episode 508 and today Gabe joins us to discuss the economics of making a transgender movie, sharing the budget for You & I, You & Me and some of the surprising expenses associated with producing an indie film.Topics Covered:The themes of Gabe’s trans romance You & I, You & MeWhy it’s important for Gabe to tell a story like thisHow the queer community came together to support Gabe’s filmProving that there’s an audience for a film like You & I, You & MeThe influx of LGBTQ movies at top-tier film festivalsThe benefits of investing in an independent filmWhat inspired Gabe to tell the story of You & I, You & MeThe differences between indie films and big-budget studio movies How much it will cost Gabe to make You & I, You & MeThe surprising expenses associated with making an indie filmWhat your money would be used for if you invest in Gabe’s filmHow to get involved in funding/promoting Gabe’s movieFor the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe Follow us:Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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 YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off413: Ohio419: New York455: Iowa433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises497: Blue States499: Purple States501: Red StatesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

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, a platform that helps young people become competent adults in their finances, careers and personal lives.They are also the creators of The Burnout Workshop, a self-guided course designed to empower students to recognize what’s triggering their burnout and design a concrete plan for change.On this episode of Queer Money, Jess and Lauren join us to explain what happens to us physiologically when we experience consistent, ongoing exposure to high levels of stress.Jess and Lauren explain why institutional or systemic factors make you more prone to burnout than personal factors, challenging us to use our privilege to get rid of burnout culture in the workplace.Listen in for insight on maintaining a high quality of life while pursuing your goals and learn how Jess and Lauren’s Burnout Workshop can help you overcome burnout for a healthier, happier life!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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off385: Wisconsin407: Pennsylvania413: Ohio419: New York451: Kentucky433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises497: Blue States499: Purple States501: Red StatesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

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 Money, Mark joins us to share his expertise about the most stereotypical and most surprising places where gays retire.Mark describes the growing interest in retiring abroad among the LGBTQ+ community and explains what to research if you’re considering a retirement destination outside the US.Listen in to understand the relationship between community and longevity—and learn how to find the right place to retire based on your priorities.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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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 LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off397: Texas407: Pennsylvania459: Illinois465: Georgia433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises497: Blue States499: Purple States501: Red StatesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

Do you make poor financial decisions, even when you know better? If so, it may help to dig into your money story to find out why.Stephani Niblock grew up in a cult that viewed women as caretakers who never say no to their husbands. So, when her partner wanted to buy a luxury car or see a pricey nutritionist, Stephani went into debt to make it happen.How did understanding her money story help Stephani turn things around?Today, Stephani is the creator of Be Your Money Hero, a platform and podcast that provides a safe space to explore the impact your past experiences and trauma have on your money.On this episode of Queer Money, Stephani joins us to explain what it was like to grow up in a cult and how it affected her beliefs about money.Stephani discusses how she got into debt and eventually filed for bankruptcy, describing how she took ownership of her ‘rock bottom’ money situation and finally got her financial life in order.Listen in for insight on how trauma impacts our money decisions and learn how understanding your money story can help you change your financial life!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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

It's pretty easy to bash conservative states as members of the LGBTQ+ community when we see many of these states enacting laws against us. Yet, did you know that almost one-third of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. live in a Red State? There are many reasons that some folks may choose to stay or move to one of these Red States, one of which may be affordability and because they lack the financial privilege it takes to move to another state. 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 Red states. This is Queer Money episode #501. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities in Red states 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 YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off387: West Virginia435: Missouri451: Kentucky433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top SurprisesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

There is strength in numbers. Strength in the number of LGBTQ individuals and allies working together for positive change. In the numbers in our banking and investment accounts.And in 500 episodes of the Queer Money podcast!On this episode of Queer Money, we’re celebrating our status as one of the top five longest-running LGBTQ podcasts in the world.We look back at the show’s origins, describing the experience that inspired us to start Queer Money and the diverse range of guests we’ve interviewed since then.We share our top takeaways from eight years of talking about LGBTQ money and discuss some the most inspiring guests we’ve had on the podcast.Listen in to understand how the power of community and financial empowerment go hand in hand and learn how you can be part of our ongoing mission to create one million LGBTQ millionaires!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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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 folks.Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off413: Ohio455: Iowa467: Florida433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top SurprisesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

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 jobWhy Jason focuses on classic vacation markets that have existed for decadesHow listening to Bigger Pockets inspired Jason to invest in STRs The first 3 steps Jason took to start making money with vacation rentalsWhat it means to have a ‘power tribe’ and why it’s importantJason’s conservative approach to growing a short-term rental portfolioThe hidden costs of getting a short-term rental business off the groundWhy it’s crucial to set clear expectations in your listing and then overdeliverStrategies for mitigating the risk of ‘bad guests’ trashing your propertyJason’s advice on responding to negative reviews by taking the high roadHow to get into STRs through cohosting without buying a property yourselfWhat it means to ‘make a profit on the purchase’ of real estateFor the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe Follow us:Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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 week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off385: Wisconsin407: Pennsylvania419: New York433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top SurprisesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

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 raiseThe problem with being given additional responsibilities without additional authority6 reasons to decline a dry promotion at work How dry promotions impact employee morale and retentionWhy a dry promotion can throttle your career progression and lead to burnout5 ways dry promotions hurt LGBTQ+ people and minoritiesHow dry promotions perpetuate marginalization, stifle authenticity and exacerbate inequalityThe mental health impacts of dry promotions on marginalized communitiesWhy women, LGBTQ+ people and other minorities are more likely to accept a dry promotionHow to maintain your professionalism and decline a dry promotion graciouslyWhen it makes sense to accept a dry promotion as a steppingstone for advancementAccepting a dry promotion under the condition of revisiting the salary increaseFor the resources and to connect with our guests, get the show notes at: https://queermoneypodcast.com/subscribe Follow us:Queer Money Instagram Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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 Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off407: Pennsylvania413: Ohio433: Top 10 Cities Part 1435: Missouri445: Maryland485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top SurprisesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

How will you fund your gay retirement years?With stagnant wages, inflation, and discriminatory practices in financial services, do you fear your retirement years will be more like the Golden Corral than the Golden Girls?If so, you’re luckier than a drag queen with a wardrobe malfunction and a safety pin because this is Queer Money episode #494. And today, we’re sharing our multi-pronged approach to building generational wealth to fund your retirement years and beyond.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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence

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 ownersGet the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities seriesPast episodes mentioned in this episode:381: The Series Kick Off397: Texas473: Colorado407: Pennsylvania459: Illinois413: Ohio445: Maryland (for DC)487: Top SurprisesFollow us:Queer Money YouTubeQueer Money InstagramQueer Money on Tiktok

Is there really a wage gap and do folks, including LGBTQ+ folks, contribute to that wage gap?Today we're joined by the fabulous Farnoosh Torabi to chat about all of our experiences being members of minority communities and how corporations and often times, the employees within those corporations who are also part of these minority communities are exacerbating the wage gap for our communities.Farnoosh is a renowned personal finance expert, author, and television personality. With a background in journalism and finance, she has appeared on major networks and platforms, including CNBC, MSNBC, and The Today Show. Farnoosh is also the author of several best-selling books, including You're So Money, When She Makes More, and most recently, A Healthy State of Panic, which we’ll discuss on this show. And, of course, Farnoosh is the host of the wildly popular So Money podcast, on which you can catch us on episode #313.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 YouTubeQueer Money on TiktokDownload your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence