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Queer Relationships, Queer Joy

Keely Helmick & Melisa De Seguirant

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We often hear so much about the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. But on this show, we talk about all of the awesomeness within queer relationships! We're here to de-center the cis, hetero, monogamous relationship escalator- and find out what's working.
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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 est ...
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The gay musings of three thirty-something London lesbians. Slacks is a podcast about lesbian/bi/queer life, taking on a different topic each episode. From dating to break ups, through understanding your sexuality, starting a family, coming out and lots more. Join us, as we discover more about ourselves and each other, laugh, definitely not cry and maybe learn something interesting! Get in touch at slackspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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, wha…
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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. A…
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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 dyna…
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Differentiation of self is like learning how to be your own person while still being part of a group, or a relationship. We’re unpacking this fancy psychological term by Bowen and applying it to dating to help you be connected with your own emotions while also being present for others. You’ll hear— (15:19) What “differentiation of self” is and why …
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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 …
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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 dyna…
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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 s…
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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 o…
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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 o…
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