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Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money — Business
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.

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Healthcare Inequality: What LGBTQ Folks Must Know | Queer Money Ep. 480 Feb 13, 2024

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Statistics reveal alarming disparities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes for LGBTQ+ people.

From discriminatory practices to inadequate cultural competency, our healthcare system often needs to improve in providing equitable care for this community.

This is Queer Money episode #480. And today, we’re talking with Alex Sheldon (they/them) of GLMA: Healthcare Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality. GLMA is the world’s oldest and largest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied healthcare professionals.

Alex is the Executive Director of GLMA and a professional researcher, strategist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the field of human rights with a concentration in LGBTQ+ rights.

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The Best Gay City to Live in Arizona | Queer Money Ep. 479 Feb 08, 2024

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What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Arizona?

It’s home to 22 Native American Tribes, including the Hopi, Navajo, and Apache. It’s also the home to Jake Shears the lead singer of the awesomely queer band The Scissor Sisters

It’s known for the Sequaro Cactus, Antelope Canyon (one of the most IG-worthy picture locations in the world), and where about 65% of all Copper in the US is mined

This state flipped from Red to Blue in 2020, helping Biden beat the Orange Bozo, and is one of the fastest-growing states due to retirees and folks leaving California to lower their cost of living

This is Queer Money episode #479. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly city in Arizona. Now, on with the show.

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7 Taxes in Retirement to Consider | Queer Money Ep. 478 Feb 06, 2024

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Taxes in retirement are one of the biggest considerations for where and how we may want to retire.

Whether capital gains are taking a dip or Social Security benies are serving the drams, we've got the hot takes to make your retirement tax strategy as flawless as Madonna’s Vogue routine.

Grab your bedazzled calculators and get ready to sashay your way through the fabulousness of our ongoing retirement 101 series.

This is Queer Money episode #478. And today, we’re sharing the 7 most significant taxes you’ll deal with in retirement.

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The Best Gay City to Live in Arkansas | Queer Money Ep. 477 Feb 01, 2024

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What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Arkansas?

If you’re a hillbilly you might reside in this state, since it’s where the term was originally used by CFM (no not the high heels ladies) rather authors CFM Noland and Opie Read began using it in the 1800s

It is one of the largest producers of chicken in the US, where Walmart got its start and is home to Crater of Diamonds National Park, where over 75,000 diamonds have been found laying on the ground, including the Esperanza diamond worth over $1mm after it was polished, cut and mounted on a pendant.

You’re listening to Queer Money episode #477. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly city in Arkansas. Now, on with the show.

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Why Arlan Hamilton Wants More Rich Gay People | Queer Money Ep. 476 Jan 30, 2024

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Do gays deserve to be rich?

One of the missions of Queer Money is to help build a community of one million LGBTQ+ millionaires.

Guess what? We're not the only ones who want to do this. So does our guest this week.

The founder of the $20MM venture capitalist firm, serial entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker, and social media influencer Arlan Hamilton also wants to see more queer millionaires.

She says so in her new book, Your First Million, and shares it on this week's Queer Money episode # 476.

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The Best Gay Cities to Live in California | Queer Money Ep. 475 Jan 25, 2024

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What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in California?

It has more people than Canada has Canadians, in the summer it produces “watermelon snow” and its where the Great Depression of 1929 - 1939 was more of a recession thanks to its thriving agricultural production.

If you were a Windows XP user, you saw one of its mountains every single time you turned on your work computer, it’s home to “gravity hills” - places where gravity doesn’t quite act as it should and its where the fortune cookie was born.

You’re listening to Queer Money episode #475. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly city in California. Now, on with the show.

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What Can I Do with My 401k as a Non US Citizen? | Queer Money Ep. 474 Jan 23, 2024

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What can I do with my 401(k) if I worked in the US as a non-US citizen and have either stopped working or moved back to my home country?

We got a question from an attendee of our talk at the Reaching Out MBA conference in Chicago. They lived here while going to school and worked. While working they opened up a 401k. Now they’re living back in Italy and want to know what their options are to invest or withdraw the investments.

I’ve worked with contract workers who are here from Asia and India as well as students who are here going to school but also working while attending university. Maybe you have too. What are their options if they have were auto-enrolled or chose to enroll in a 401(k) or 403(b)?

You’re listening to Queer Money episode #474. And today, we’re sharing some options for folks who have a 401k but are nonresidents of the US and no longer residing in the US. to help if that is you, or if you have a colleague or employee who may be in this situation.

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It's time to create your retirement abroad plan

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The Best Gay Cities to Live in Colorado | Queer Money Ep. 473 Jan 18, 2024

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What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Colorado?

It’s where the oldest recorded rodeo took place in 1869, part of its state capital is made from material found nowhere else in the world - a rare deposit of a marble-like stone with pink hues.

It’s where the cheeseburger was born at Humpty Dumpty Drive-in in 1935, it’s the only state that told the US Olympic Committee to “talk to the hand” when it was offered to host the 1976 Winter Olympic Games and its home to the highest tunnel, the highest paved road and the longest street in North America.

This is Queer Money episode #473. And today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly city in Colorado.

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Securing Love: A Guide to Financial Documents for Same-Sex Couples | Queer Money Ep. 472 Jan 16, 2024

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How do I prepare if marriage equality gets overturned?

In June 2022, we all watched in shock as the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and gutted women’s rights to their bodies and reproductive healthcare

Many of us in the LGBTQ+ community were even more shocked when the concurring opinion from Justice Thomas was released, where he alluded to the court’s need to review and reverse protections for same-sex couples, including marriage and the rights and responsibilities that go along with it.

In addition, with more and more Gen Z and younger Millenials vocalizing that they will be sitting out the 2024 election because of their disappointment with Biden on social issues, it is possible we could see even more momentum in the country to revoke the right for same-sex couples to marry.

It feels as if we’re at the precipice of going backward on this issue as we see countries like Nepal and Estonia legalizing marriage equality in 2023. So, what can same-sex couples in the United States do to protect themselves and their assets to be on the safe side?

You’re listening to Queer Money episode #472. And today, we’re sharing the top 5 documents same-sex couples can and should be using to protect themselves.

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It's time to create your retirement abroad plan

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The Best Gay City to Live in Connecticut | Queer Money Ep. 471 Jan 11, 2024

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What is the most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly city in Connecticut?

Ready to live fabulously (without blowing your entire paycheck on rent)? In this episode of Queer Money®, we’re spilling the tea on the most LGBTQ+-friendly — and affordable — city in the great state of Connecticut. 💁‍♂️

We’re putting Norwalk and Stamford head-to-head in a queer-friendly housing showdown. Norwalk takes the crown with a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index and a price tag that won’t give your savings account a panic attack. ✨

Stamford? Still cute, still inclusive — but honey, you’re paying a premium for that zip code.

And we’re not leaving Hartford out in the cold — it may not be top-tier (yet), but it’s got heart, affordability, and major potential.

We break down housing prices, income stats, and what it actually feels like to live queer in each city. Because finding a place to thrive shouldn’t require a trust fund or tolerating discrimination.

💅 Gayfabulous Takeaways:

🌈 Norwalk is that girl — She’s Connecticut’s top LGBTQ+ affordable city with a perfect Municipal Equality Index score and high average incomes. She said rights and riches!
💸 Stamford’s the glam runner-up — A little pricier, but still packing financial opportunity and serious ally energy. She’s giving career goals with a rainbow twist.
🏡 Hartford’s the scrappy underdog — Not quite main stage yet, but with affordability and room for LGBTQ+ community growth, it’s one makeover away from major potential.
🗺️ Where you live impacts how you thrive — This episode reminds us that financial freedom isn’t just about dollars — it’s about choosing places that affirm, support, and uplift us.
💪 Financial empowerment is a queer right — The more we know about inclusive, affordable cities, the more power we have to build our best, boldest lives.
⭐ We want to hear from you — Leave a review, rate the show, and be part of the fabulous queer money convo. Your voice helps this community glow up.
Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here.
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Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

✨ Fabulous Show Topics:

00:08 – Speed Limits & Queer Liberation: A Very Unnecessary History Lesson - Because what’s queerer than questioning why we can only drive 65 when our financial goals are going 100?
00:34 – Connecticut Cuties: Where Can You Be Gay and Afford to Live? - We’re talking Norwalk, Stamford, and a touch of Hartford — serving Municipal Equality Realness with a side of budget-conscious glam.
02:31 – Queer & Cheap(ish): Our Nationwide Round-Up of Affordable LGBTQ+ Cities - These cities are waving rainbow flags and helping you keep your coins. 🏳️‍🌈💰
03:17 – Policies That Slay: Where LGBTQ+ People Are Legally Loves - The receipts are in: these cities walk the equality walk, and we are so here for it.
04:33 – Hartford Deserves a Glow-Up: Budget-Friendly with Big Potential - It may not have Norwalk’s sparkle yet, but Hartford’s on the come-up — and your wallet will thank you.
06:52 – Upcoming Queer Happenings & Helpful Resources - The events, tools, and must-knows to keep your gay agenda fully booked and financially fabulous.

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It's time to create your retirement abroad plan

What if your retirement plan included a backup plan outside the United States? The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may give you the opportunity to invest existing IRA assets while also pursuing residency in Portugal for you and your family. That could mean greater flexibility, access to living and potentially working in Portugal, and a pathway to spending more time throughout Europe. Your retirement savings may be able to do more than fund your future. They could help expand where that future happens. Click the link below to learn how the fund works and request additional information.

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