LGBTQ+ money
Financial figures and considerations relevant to queer people. For education purposes only.
What is pink money? A primer on LGBTQ+ purchasing power
As LGBTQ+ identification continues to rise, purchasing power will too, giving us increased influence in markets and politics.
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Financial coming-out: How to talk about money with your partner
A financial coming-out means being fully honest about money with your partner — and yourself.
Queer FIRE: An LGBTQ+ guide to financial independence
Queer FIRE is financial independence and early retirement planned around LGBTQ+ realities, such as moving to states with stronger legal protections, navigating estate specifics, and family-formation costs.
Gifts sandbox
Ten gifts from LGBTQ+-owned businesses, sorted by who they're best for — with quick picks and honest pros and cons.
How much does LGBTQ+ family building cost?
Paths to parenthood can vary, and their varying price tags might influence how you manage your money in coming years.
How to buy a home together when you're not married
How you hold title (joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or sole ownership) decides who inherits, whether it avoids probate, and the taxes you'll owe.
Naming a partner as beneficiary: What to double-check
Beneficiary designations override your will, so an unmarried or queer partner must be named on each account.
How to divvy up shared money in a breakup
Unmarried and splitting up? There's no divorce court to divide your money, so whoever's name is on the account or title usually keeps it.
What happens to your money without an estate plan if you're not married
Without a will, your assets could go to blood relatives the state recognizes rather than your unmarried partner. Here's what to have in place.
LGBTQ+ estate planning: Wills, power of attorney, and protecting your family
LGBTQ+ estate planning refers to wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations that protect your partner and chosen family.
Why Social Security is an LGBTQ+ right
Threats to the federal program endanger queer elders — and are part of the hard-won victory of marriage equality.
Escape LGBTQ+ credit card debt!
Get your financial shiz in order before Pride.