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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
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Latest Episodes:

3 Things to Know about Stocks to Grow Wealth Nov 30, 2021

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Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/things-to-know-about-stocks/

There is no part of the economy set up for success quite like the stock market. In fact, we consider it one of the three killer pillars to financial independence.

On this episode of Queer Money, we share the top three things you need to know about investing in the stock market.

Topics Covered

How technology makes it easy to invest in the stock market
What it means to own stock in a company
The difference between common stock and preferred stock
How a stock loses value when a company performs poorly
Why we don't recommend putting all your money in one company
The risks and rewards associated with investing in stocks
How media hype, politics and the economy influence stock performance
How we grew our net worth to $1M with stock investing
The pros and cons of individual stock investing
How to use a free stock research app to explore investing

Resources

Mentioned in this episode:

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It's time to create your retirement abroad plan

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6 Ways to Better Manage Your Money - Queer Money Ep. 289 Nov 23, 2021

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Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/manage-money/

7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher Tool

On this episode of Queer Money, we share our top six ways to better manage your money, explaining why you should get out of the Spending or Leveraging Class and join the Saving or Investing Class asap.

Topics Covered

Why household debt is on the rise right now
The pros and cons of the Great Resignation
Why we are advocating for a Great Debt Reduction
Our top 6 ways to better manage your money
The danger in being part of the Spending or Leveraging Class
How you benefit from joining the Saving or Investing Class
Cultivating a belief that you are financially independent
The importance of using banking products
How voting in local elections impacts our financial security
Using a spending analysis to help you reduce debt

Resources

Mentioned in this episode:

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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Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

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5 Gay Fitness Tips for Men Over 40 - Queer Money Ep. 288 Nov 16, 2021

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Show notes here: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/fitness-tips-gay-men/

40 isn’t fatal. You can be healthy, happy and fit in your 40s and beyond, provided you prioritize wellness and make movement a regular part of your life.

And much like investing your money wisely, investing in the right workout routine can help you burn more calories and get the most out of your time at the gym.

On this episode of Queer Money, we share our top five gay fitness tips for men in their 40s.

Topics Covered

Our top 5 fitness tips for gay men in their 40s
The benefit of super setting weight-bearing exercises
How to get the best ROI on your workout
Why it’s crucial to maintain a consistent diet
What high-nutrition foods we eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner
How having a workout buddy helps us stay on track
What you can do to control your cortisol level as you age
Why it’s important to get adequate sleep
The 5-step workout routine that works for us

Additional Resources

5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life
7 Cost-Conscious DIY Grooming Tips on Queer Money EP259
The Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Gay Men’s Toolbox
Debt Free Guys on Facebook
Debt Free Guys on Twitter
Queer Money Facebook Group
Queer Money on Instagram
Queer Money on YouTube
Subscribe on iTunes
Email questions@debtfreeguys.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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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7 Quick Tips to Eliminate Debt FAST! - Queer Money Ep. 287 Nov 09, 2021

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Do you feel obligated to spend money for the holidays? Yes, it is the season of giving. But if you’re taking on debt to buy gifts for friends and family, you may feel less festive and more stressed.

But what if you had a plan to pay off that holiday debt fast?

On this episode of Queer Money, we share seven quick tips for getting rid of debt as quickly as possible, challenging you to get crystal clear on WHY you want to pay off your cards and avoid accruing more debt.

Topics Covered

7 quick tips for paying off holiday credit card debt ASAP
How a clear WHY fuels you to keep working toward a goal when times get tough
3 strategies you can use to stop accruing debt
Why we spend less when we use cash rather than credit or debit cards
The benefit of paying your bills on payday vs. waiting until they’re due
How to do a spending analysis to rein in overspending (e.g.: subscription services you don’t use)
Our advice on building an emergency savings and keeping the money at arm’s length
Our 5-step debt lasso method for paying off credit cards
Putting extra money (e.g.: holiday bonuses) toward credit card debt

Resources

Mentioned in this episode:

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

13 Best Christmas Savings Hacks - Queer Money Ep. 286 Nov 02, 2021

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On this episode of Queer Money, we share our 13 best Christmas savings hacks, explaining how to decide who you REALLY want to buy gifts for and how much to spend.

Topics Covered

How to decide who to buy gifts for and how much to spend
Why you don’t always have to give gifts that are brand new
When to shop to get the best deals on Christmas gifts
How to simplify the way you celebrate to focus on the experience
The 3 best places to shop for affordable fashion online
How to save money by shopping with discounted gift cards
The best apps for scanning products to find the best price
Our favorite subscription boxes to gift for the holidays
What Chrome extensions we use to find the best prices online
How to ‘get physical’ and make your holiday more active
How to learn about discounts by joining a retailer’s email list
Our ‘elf on a shelf’ strategy for getting Amazon discounts
Your right to opt out of celebrating in a commercial way

Resources

Capital One Shopping
CreditWise
5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life
The Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Gay Men’s Toolbox
Debt Free Guys on Facebook
Debt Free Guys on Twitter
Queer Money Facebook Group
Queer Money on Instagram
Queer Money on YouTube
Subscribe on iTunes
Email questions@debtfreeguys.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

7 Different Types of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) - Queer Money Ep. 285 Oct 26, 2021

Show notes

Show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/types-of-fire/

Does the idea of reaching financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) appeal to you, but you don't think it's possible? Maybe your definition of FIRE needs a refresh.

On this week's podcast we discuss (and probably piss off the FIRE police) with our 7 different definitions of FIRE.

Topics Covered

Why we don’t subscribe to the idea that there’s one right way to do FIRE
The 7 different flavors of Financial Independence, Retire Early
How the traditional definition of FIRE involves living 100% off investment income
What it means to be a Financial Independence, Retire Entrepreneur
How Financial Independence, Retire Investors work to build their stock or real estate portfolios
The strategies you can use to live on less and achieve Lean FIRE
3 examples of how an individual might make enough money to reach Fat FIRE
How people in the Coast FIRE category leave high-pressure jobs for less stressful roles
The healthcare benefits that come with working part-time in Barista FIRE

Resources

Mentioned in this episode:

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

5 Things Effective LGBT Leaders Always Do - Queer Money Ep. 284 Oct 19, 2021

Show notes

Full show notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/effective-lgbt-leaders/

Would you like to be among the LGBTQ leaders who change the world for the better? What does an effective queer leader look like?

On this episode of the podcast, we share the five traits of an effective LGBTQ leader.

Topics Covered

Why we need more LGBTQ leaders in C-suite positions
How effective LGBTQ leaders own the fact that they’re queer
The benefit of being active in ERG or BRG affinity groups in your company
What distinguished confidence from arrogance
How to develop confidence by creating a path of micro-wins
How effective queer leaders under-promise and overdeliver
The danger in getting caught up in superficial drama
How effective LGBTQ leaders make it a point to give back
How to adopt the habits of an effective LGBTQ leader

Additional Resources

CreditWise
5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life
The Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Gay Men’s Toolbox
Debt Free Guys on Facebook
Debt Free Guys on Twitter
Queer Money Facebook Group
Queer Money on Instagram
Subscribe on iTunes
Email questions@debtfreeguys.com

Mentioned in this episode:

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

How to Lower Student Loan Payments - Queer Money Ep. 283 Oct 12, 2021

Show notes

Show Notes: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/lower-student-loan-payments/

On this episode of Queer Money, Howard Divorkian joins us once more. This time to explain what it means to consolidate your student loan debt and why now is a good time to do so.

He shares the difference between federal and private student loans, introducing us to the government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness or PSLF program and describing how to lower your interest rate on bank loans.

Listen in to understand why those of you on income-based repayment plans should still check into student loan debt consolidation and find out how where to go for help navigating the process!

Topics Covered

What it means to consolidate your student loan debt
The difference between federal student loans and private student loans
How people who work for nonprofits and government agencies can register to eliminate their federal student loan debt at the end of 10 years
Where to go for help with student loan debt consolidation
How to consolidate private student loan debt and lower your interest rate
Why now is a good time to consolidate private student loan debt
Why Howard doesn’t advise consolidating government and private student loans together
How Debt.com helps you navigate the student loan debt consolidation process
Why you should still check into student loan debt consolidation even if you’re on an income-based repayment plan or part of the PSLF program

Additional Resources

Credit Card Pay Off Plan
Filing for Bankruptcy on Queer Money EP226
Debt Settlement on Queer Money EP238
Debt Management on Queer Money EP258
CreditWise
Debt Free Guys on Facebook
Debt Free Guys on Twitter
Queer Money Facebook Group
Queer Money on Instagram
Subscribe on iTunes
Email questions@debtfreeguys.com

Mentioned in this episode:

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

Becoming Gay Nomads with Geekstreamers - Queer Money Ep. 282 Oct 05, 2021

Show notes

Show notes here: https://queermoneypodcast.com/podcast/gay-nomads-geekstreamers/

Does the dream of retiring and traveling the world seem completely out of reach?

Too many of us in the queer community have resigned ourselves to working until we’re dead.

But what if becoming a gay nomad is totally doable?

Jimmy and Mack are the self-described nomadic nerds behind Geekstreamers, a blog where they share their epic stories of life after work, slow traveling around the world.

On this episode of Queer Money, Jimmy and Mack join us to explain what inspired their shift from a condo in San Francisco and a vacation home in wine country to a downsized (but still fabulous!) RV life.

Topics Covered

Why Jimmy and Mack refer to themselves as the Geekstreamers
How Jimmy and Mack ‘accidentally’ fell into the FIRE space
What inspired the Geekstreamers’ shift from a condo in San Francisco and vacation home in wine country to RV life
How having less space for stuff forced Jimmy and Mack to get their lifestyle under control (and save or invest 70% of their income)
The correlation between shedding their material possessions and the freedom Jimmy and Mack feel
Why the Geekstreamers transitioned from RV life to slow travel
The 43 states, 31 national parks and 13 countries Jimmy and Mack have traveled to together
How being a queer couple influences where Jimmy and Mack choose to visit
How tracking their spending helped the Geekstreamers connect their behaviors to financial outcomes and build a budget around their values
Why so few gay men are talking about FIRE compared to lesbian women
How blogging about their journey holds Jimmy and Mack accountable

Connect with Jimmy & Mack

Geekstreamers on Instagram

Resources

The 4 Principles of a Debt-Free Life by John R. Schneider, III and David Auten

The Credit Card Pay Off Plan

5 Building Blocks of a Happy Gay Life

Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Gay Men’s Toolbox

Debt Free Guys on Facebook

Debt Free Guys on Twitter

Queer Money Facebook Group

Queer Money on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

What’s LGBTQ Financial Independence? - Queer Money Ep. 281 Sep 28, 2021

Show notes

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

Debt Free Guys on Facebook

Debt Free Guys on Twitter

Queer Money Facebook Group

Queer Money on Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

Optimize August Ad 2

With political uncertainty growing in the U.S., now is the time to build your Plan B. The Optimize Portugal Golden Visa Fund may let you invest existing IRA assets while pursuing Portuguese residency for you and your family. Don’t wait until you need an escape plan to create one. Click below to learn more and request information.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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.

Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

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