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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 mined our data on affordable LGBTQ friendly cities and have come up with the top 5 most affordable cities in Purple states.
This is Queer Money episode #499. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities in purple states that are great spots for LGBTQ folks.
Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series
Past episodes mentioned in this episode:
381: The Series Kick Off413: Ohio455: Iowa467: Florida433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises
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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 with STRs turned into his full-time jobWhy Jason focuses on classic vacation markets that have existed for decadesHow listening to Bigger Pockets inspired Jason to invest in STRs The first 3 steps Jason took to start making money with vacation rentalsWhat it means to have a ‘power tribe’ and why it’s importantJason’s conservative approach to growing a short-term rental portfolioThe hidden costs of getting a short-term rental business off the groundWhy it’s crucial to set clear expectations in your listing and then overdeliverStrategies for mitigating the risk of ‘bad guests’ trashing your propertyJason’s advice on responding to negative reviews by taking the high roadHow to get into STRs through cohosting without buying a property yourselfWhat it means to ‘make a profit on the purchase’ of real estate
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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 cities in blue states.
This is Queer Money episode #497. Today, we’re diving into 5 affordable cities in blue states that are great spots for LGBTQ folks.
Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series
Past episodes mentioned in this episode:
381: The Series Kick Off385: Wisconsin407: Pennsylvania419: New York433: Top 10 Cities Part 1485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises
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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 raiseThe problem with being given additional responsibilities without additional authority6 reasons to decline a dry promotion at work How dry promotions impact employee morale and retentionWhy a dry promotion can throttle your career progression and lead to burnout5 ways dry promotions hurt LGBTQ+ people and minoritiesHow dry promotions perpetuate marginalization, stifle authenticity and exacerbate inequalityThe mental health impacts of dry promotions on marginalized communitiesWhy women, LGBTQ+ people and other minorities are more likely to accept a dry promotionHow to maintain your professionalism and decline a dry promotion graciouslyWhen it makes sense to accept a dry promotion as a steppingstone for advancementAccepting a dry promotion under the condition of revisiting the salary increase
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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, what are the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the United States that are climate-ready?
This is Queer Money episode #495. Today, we’re diving into 7 climate change-ready cities that are great spots for LGBTQ folks.
Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. Watch this week's episode on YouTubeWatch last week's episode on YouTubeDon't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series
Past episodes mentioned in this episode:
381: The Series Kick Off407: Pennsylvania413: Ohio433: Top 10 Cities Part 1435: Missouri445: Maryland485: Top 10 Cities Part 2487: Top Surprises
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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. And today, we’re sharing our multi-pronged approach to building generational wealth to fund your retirement years and beyond.
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