Best Lgbtpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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7 Most Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities for Young Professionals | Queer Money 10:39

30m ago10:39

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Are you a queer young professional looking for a great city for your career and lifestyle? Want your career to take off? Want to be in a city that both has it for your career and has if for your community? This is Queer Money episode 535, and today we're breaking the top 7 best places for young LGBTQ+ professionals. Get the dynamic list of Affordab…

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How Dapper Boi Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand | Queer Money Ep. 534 50:54

1d ago50:54

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How do you turn your passion into a million dollar brand? In this episode of the Queer Money Podcast, David and John talk with Charisse and Vicky Pasches, founders of the all gender fashion brand Dapper Boi. The guests share their journey from identifying a problem in finding fitting and inclusive clothing to creating their own solution with an all…

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10 Most Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities for Renters | Queer Money Ep. 533 11:34

1h ago11:34

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What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities for renters? More and more of us are living a mobile life. We want the flexibility to live and work in places that make us happy and can help our careers. For many this means having very few attachements like a mortgage and a house. If you're living a mobile and flexible lifestyle, but also want t…

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How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Lowering Costs for Americans | Queer Money Ep. 532 30:19

7d ago30:19

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Can the government really affect prices on everyday products we buy? In this episode of Queer Money, we talk with Heather Boushey, one of three members of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisors and Chief Economist for the Investing in America Cabinet. This episode focused on the state of the economy and how the Biden administration plans to…

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10 Most Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities for Homebuyers | Queer Money Ep. 531 12:12

15d ago12:12

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What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities for new home buyers? If you're a queer person looking to buy a home, you're probably in the same boat as many other Americans in that the cost of homes has skyrocketed past what many of us can afford. So are there any cities that are both LGBTQ+ friendly and have home prices within reach for the a…

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Why & How I Started Planning for Retirement in My 20s | Queer Money Ep. 530 51:55

16d ago51:55

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When should you start saving for retirement? On this episode of the Queer Money Podcast, we talk with Michael Kim who shares his story of planning for retirement early so he can reach his goal of retiring by age 55. This episode touches on the importance of self-reflection to determine what you want and how you can use that knowledge to help plan f…

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12 Best Countries for LGBTQ People | Queer Money Ep. 529 22:46

19d ago22:46

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What are the best countries for LGBTQ+ folks? We've received a lot of feedback on our Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities series. One of the most common requests is for us to look at cities outside the United States. So, we're going to kick that part of the series off with taking a look at the best countries for LGBTQ+ folks based on acceptance and l…

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The Economic State of the Transgender Community | Queer Money Ep. 528 1:30:49

21d ago1:30:49

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What is the current economic state of the transgender community? First and foremost, transgender individuals are concerned for their safety. And sometimes finances take a back seat to survival. But being fiscally secure affords you the opportunity to protect yourself and your community. So, what is the economic state of the trans community? What ca…

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7 Most Affordable, LGBTQ-friendly College Towns | Queer Money Ep. 527 11:18

26d ago11:18

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What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly college towns? When we talk about affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities across the U.S., we often highlight many larger cities, but we don't talk much about college towns and one of you requested a list of these places. Since many college towns are small towns and cities there generally isn't much data on LG…

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10 Best Retirement Side Gigs | Queer Money Ep. 526 24:36

1M ago24:36

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What are the best retirement side gigs? Spending our days on the links or knocking back a few electric lemonades on the front porch is not the retirement reality for a lot of LGBTQ+ Americans. With the growing retirement crisis hurting marginalized communities more, many must still work in retirement. So, what can you do if this applies to you? On …

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Top 7 Most Affordable LGBTQ Friendly Cities in the Sun Belt - Queer Money Ep. 525 9:59

1M ago9:59

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What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the Sunbelt? When we talk about affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities across the U.S., we often highlight many cities in the Midwest or East. This is often because these cities are not currently seeing as much population growth as many cities in the Sunbelt or on the coasts. Many of you have said t…

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Why are Home Prices So Damn High? - Queer Money Ep. 524 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

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What’s behind the housing affordability crisis in America? Real estate prices are off the charts, and unless you happen to be a high-net-worth individual, it’s nearly impossible to buy a home right now. So, WTF is going on? Is there anything we can do about it? Angela Rozmyn is the cocreator of Women’s Personal Finance, a platform that provides emp…

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7 Reasons Why LGBTQ Folks Move to Red States | Queer Money Ep. 523 21:09

1M ago21:09

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"Ewwww, I'd never live there" "WTF, that's a horrible place to live" "No way in hell!" These are just a few of the comments we've gotten when we've highlighted blue cities in red states that are both affordable and LGBTQ+ friendly. So, why would someone choose to stay in or move to a red state? This is Queer Money episode 523, and today we're break…

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How Project 2025 Will End LGBTQ+ Rights | Queer Money Ep. 522 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

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Regular listeners of Queer Money are familiar with the way Kingdom Advisors uses donor-advised funds to finance the anti-LGBTQ industrial complex. But right-wing extremists haven’t stopped there. Today, radical conservative influencers and organizations are working with the Heritage Foundation to design Project 2025, a blueprint that seeks to elimi…

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7 Most Affordable and Friendly Cities for LGBTQ Families | Queer Money Ep. 521 10:56

2M ago10:56

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Are you an LGBTQ+ person with children? How about a parent with LGBTQ+ kids? Or maybe you want to start a family as a queer person. This is Queer Money episode #521. Today, we’re diving into the top 7 most affordable LGBTQ+ friendly cities for queer folks who want to or have children or parents who have LGBTQ+ children. Get the dynamic list of Affo…

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How to Retire Often with Jillian Johnsrud | Queer Money Ep. 520 55:26

2M ago55:26

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Are you postponing your personal goals and dreams until you turn 65? What if you don’t have to wait until retirement to travel, write your memoir, or pursue a hobby you love? What if you could take several mini-retirements throughout your career and achieve some of those ambitions along the way? Jillian Johnsrud is the creator of Retire Often, a pl…

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Goodbye For Now 39:17

1M ago39:17

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Transitions are always bittersweet. We’re reflecting on the transitions we've experienced over the course of the podcast, the changes we've faced recently, and Melisa's departure from the podcast. You’ll hear— (04:00) Melisa’s challenges with sharing queer content online (07:26) Keely using ambiamory as a new label (22:17) Melissa's farewell announ…

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Top 7 Most Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities for Outdoor Activities | Queer Money Ep. 519 10:32

2M ago10:32

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Do you love the outdoors? Are you into hiking, biking or spending time in your local parks? If so then this Queer Money is for you. This week we're taking a request from one of our YouTube viewers who asked for a list of LGBTQ friendly cities for outdoor life, so we're delivering. This is Queer Money episode #519. Today, we’re diving into the top 7…

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How Mmmly Cookies Launched | Queer Money Ep. 518 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Many of us in the LGBTQ community were bullied as kids for being different. But few of us leverage those experiences as inspiration to launch a cookie company! Nicholas Naclerio turned to food for comfort when he was bullied for being gay. But when he turned 18, Nick got healthy and decided to use food as a form of self-expression and healing; to t…

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Top 10 Most Affordable Transgender Friendly Cities | Queer Money Ep. 517 11:47

2M ago11:47

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The transgender community has taken the brunt of most of the anti-LGBTQ legislation that is being proposed and passed in the Christian Industrial Complex's attacks on the LGBTQ community recently. So where are safe places that are also affordable for the trans community in the US? This is Queer Money episode #517. Today, we’re diving into the top 1…

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Money Secrets of the Uber Rich | Queer Money Ep. 516 56:42

2M ago56:42

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Curious how the uber-rich protect their wealth? If you knew the secrets of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), could you leverage their approach to money management to grow your own wealth? Tim Volk, CFP, is Founder and Principal at T. Volk & Company Consulting, a boutique financial advisory firm that serves ultra-high-net-worth families. He…

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Top 5 Most Expensive LGBTQ Friendly Cities | Queer Money Ep. 515 9:44

2M ago9:44

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“Why is it so expensive to be gay?” A common sentiment that we hear from many in the LGBTQ+ community. Much of that has to do with where we choose or end up living since housing costs for many make up anywhere between thirty to fifty percent of their take home pay. If you’re one of the few LGBTQ folks with lots of cash, these are the top 5 most exp…

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Healing Your Money Story | Queer Money Ep. 514 58:06

2M ago58:06

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We all have a money story. And for many of us in the LGBTQ community, it’s a negative narrative. Maybe you were taught that money is the root of all evil. That there’s never enough to go around. Or that you have to work hard to make money. Worse yet, you may believe that you don’t deserve financial stability, let alone financial freedom. So, what c…

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Queering Sex: Opening Up About Our Sexual Desires 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Talking about sex in our own relationships can be difficult and uncomfortable—even for a queer sex therapist with a lot of practice. It’s vulnerable to talk to partners about our desires and the changes we feel around sex. That’s why we’re discussing how to talk to both new and long-term partners about our sexual desires. You’ll hear— (09:51) The c…

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Top 10 Most Affordable, Gay Retirement Cities| Queer Money Ep. 513 14:56

3M ago14:56

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Where can I retire that is both affordable and LGBTQ friendly? We get this question a lot, especially as comments on our Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities series content. This is Queer Money episode #513. Today, we’re diving into the top 10 most affordable retirement locations for LGBTQ+ folks. Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cit…

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What You Can Do about America's Retirement Crisis | Queer Money Ep. 512 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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40 years ago, the US changed its approach to retirement. But those changes shifted the risk from the government and corporations to individuals. And now, nearly half of middle-class retirees will be downwardly mobile into poverty or near-poverty in their golden years. So, what can we do to solve the retirement crisis in America? Teresa Ghilarducci …

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Small Towns | Queer Money Ep. 511 9:30

3M ago9:30

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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 int…

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The Economics of Being a Drag Queen | Queer Money Ep. 510 40:53

3M ago40:53

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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 Univ…

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Navigating Polyamorous Relationships in Smaller Communities 41:01

3M ago41:01

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In small communities, whether that’s a small city or simply being queer and polyamorous, exes and old connections often overlap. We're discussing how to navigate these interactions and collaborate with our partners to establish agreements or guidelines for engaging with others in our social circles. We'll explore topics such as control, comfort and…

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Small Cities | Queer Money Ep. 509 10:35

3M ago10:35

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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 …

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The Economics of Making a Transgender Movie | Queer Money Ep. 508 49:33

3M ago49:33

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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 who writes for the Netflix series BIG MOUTH and hosts the Bad With Money podcast. Gabe’s short film Grindr Baby was named one of five Frameli…

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Medium Cities | Queer Money Ep. 507 9:37

3M ago9:37

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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 …

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How to Overcome Burnout | Queer Money Ep. 506 52:30

3M ago52:30

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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 burn…

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Large Cities 8:11

4M ago8:11

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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…

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Where Do Gays Retire? | Queer Money Ep. 504 53:49

4M ago53:49

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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 …

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Locations in Megacities 9:43

4M ago9:43

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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…

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The Power of Telling Your Money Story | Queer Money Ep. 502 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

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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 happ…

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Dating with Mixed Experience Levels in Non-Monogamy 51:01

4M ago51:01

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Are you navigating non-monogamy as a newbie, feeling intimidated by those with more experience who have read all the books or had lots of partners? Or maybe you're the one with the experience, rolling your eyes at the fresh faces? We’re exploring the nuances of different experience levels in the context of non-monogamy because experience doesn't gu…

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in Red States | Queer Money Ep. 501 8:53

4M ago8:53

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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 afforda…

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Celebrating 500 Episodes of Queer Money 49:06

4M ago49:06

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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 wo…

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in Purple States | Queer Money Ep. 499 9:26

4M ago9:26

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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 m…

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How to Invest in Short-term Rentals | Queer Money Ep. 498 1:09:37

4M ago1:09:37

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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 wi…

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Top 5 Most Affordable, LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in Blue States | Queer Money 9:39

4M ago9:39

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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 c…

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What to Do If You're Offered a Dry Promotion | Queer Money Ep 496 34:08

5M ago34:08

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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 respon…

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Finding Glimmers of Joy 36:01

5M ago36:01

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How do we engage with the world around us and continue some form of activism or social justice while also finding moments of joy? We’re exploring this question to bring some optimism and mindfulness when it feels like the world is fire. You’ll hear (5:56) Finding joy in challenging times (8:37) Balancing activism with moments of joy and hope. (13:5…

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