Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money
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...
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5 Gay Retirement Cities With Rent Under $800/Month | Queer Money Ep. 632
<h2>Gay Retirement Abroad: 5 International Cities With $800 Rent (Yes, Really)</h2><p>What if the biggest upgrade to your retirement wasn’t saving more money… but choosing a different place to live?</p><p>In this episode of Queer Money, we explore five international cities where you can rent a two-bedroom apartment for under $800 a month—while still enjoying culture, community, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ environment.</p><p>Most of us were taught that retirement requires millions of dollars, decades of work, and a high-stress savings plan. But what if the real secret to gay retirement is changing the math instea...
How We're Diversifying Our Investments Away from the U.S. | Queer Money Ep. 631
<h2>Diversifying Investments Beyond the U.S. | International Investing for Gay Gen X Retirement</h2><p>Are you unintentionally overexposed to the U.S. stock market?</p><p>In this episode of Queer Money (Ep. 631), we unpack why investors are diversifying investments away from the United States and what international investing means for gay men 45+ who have most of their retirement savings tied up in 401(k)s and IRAs.</p><p>Over the last six months alone, billions have rotated out of U.S. equities. International markets have outperformed. The dollar’s dominance is shifting. Central banks are diversifying reserves. An...
The Top 5 Cities in Croatia for Gay Retirees | Queer Money Ep. 630
<h2>Top 5 Cities to Retire in Croatia for Gay Folks | Affordable Gay Retirement in Europe</h2><p>Your morning walk is along a stone promenade by the Adriatic Sea.</p><p>Your biggest decision? Coffee… or wine… or both.</p><p>And your cost of living just dropped by 40–60%.</p><p>If you’ve been dreaming about gay retirement abroad, but assumed Europe meant Paris prices or Barcelona crowds, think again. In this episode of Queer Money, we break down the top 5 cities to retire in Croatia for gay men who want affordability, culture, and coastal beauty without draining their portfoli...
How to Achieve Financial Independence in 3 Years (Yes, It’s Possible) | Queer Money Ep. 629
<h2>Ever told yourself, “It’s too late for me” or “I should’ve started saving earlier”?</h2><p>If you’re 45 or older and feeling behind on retirement, this episode is your wake-up call. Because while achieving financial independence in three years isn’t easy—or typical—it is possible.</p><p>In this episode of Queer Money, we break down the exact systems, mindset shifts, and lifestyle upgrades required to accelerate your path to financial freedom. This isn’t about crypto speculation, stock tips, or manifesting millions with oat milk and a vision board. It’s about building systems that work harder...
6 Countries with the Easiest Visas for Gay Retirees | Gay Retirement | Queer Money Ep. 628
<h2>6 LGBTQ-Friendly Countries Where Americans Can Retire for Less—and Still Achieve Retirement Success</h2><p>Most gay men assume retiring abroad requires extreme wealth, immigration lawyers, or giving up their U.S. passport.</p><p>The truth?</p><p>If you’re over 50 and have Social Security, a pension, rental income, or a 401(k), you may already qualify for residency in multiple LGBTQ-friendly countries—and at a cost that actually supports retirement success instead of draining it.</p><p>In this episode of Queer Money, we break down six verifiable LGBTQ-friendly countries where Americans can legally obtain residency without being...
The #1 Thing Keeping Your From Financial Independence | Queer Money Ep. 627
<h2>Why Brutal Honesty Is the Missing Link to Retirement Success for Gay Men</h2><p>What if the reason you haven’t achieved retirement success yet isn’t the market, your income, or your age—but your relationship with the truth about your money?</p><p>In this episode of Queer Money, we get radically honest about the quiet habit that keeps most gay men financially stressed well into midlife: avoiding the full truth about how we earn, spend, and use money to cope. Not because we’re bad with money—but because honesty feels unsafe when money has long been...
Germany's Top 5 Cities for Gay Retirees | Queer Money Ep. 626
<h2>Gay Retirement Abroad: Why Germany Might Be Better Than the U.S.</h2><p>Imagine a retirement where Pride isn’t just a parade once a year — it’s woven into everyday life.</p>You walk to your favorite gay café.Your neighbors actually know your name.Your biggest decision of the day is beer by the Rhine… or in your own neighborhood.<br/><p>If you’re thinking about retiring abroad, you’re not alone — and Germany might surprise you.</p><p>In this episode of Queer Money, we’re breaking down the best German cities for gay retirees, where y...
7 Ways Gay Men Are Sabotaging Their Retirement Success (And Don’t Even Realize It) | Queer Money Ep. 625
<h2>Are Gay Men Ruining Their Retirement Success Options?</h2><p>Hoodies. Hookups. Hotels. Thirst traps.</p><p>They may look fabulous — but they could be quietly destroying your retirement success.</p><p>In this bold, no-BS episode of Queer Money, we break down seven very real ways gay men sabotage their financial futures, often without realizing it. Inspired by conversations in our community (and a little tough love), this episode isn’t about shame — it’s about clarity.</p><p>If you’re a gay man wondering why retirement feels out of reach despite a good income, this episode will likel...
Top 5 Gay Cities in Panama for Retirees | Queer Money Ep. 624
<h2>Retirement Success in Panama: Top 5 Gay Cities for Warm Weather, Lower Costs & a Softer Landing</h2><p>If you’re a gay man 45+ thinking, “I want retirement success, but I also want sunshine, lower costs, and a life that doesn’t feel like a constant financial stress-test,” Panama might be your sleeper hit.</p><p>In this episode, we break down the Top 5 gay cities in Panama for retirees, ranked #5 to #1 with affordability weighted heavily (because vibes don’t pay rent). You’ll hear what life could look like in places ranging from practical inland hubs to expat-friendly beach communities...
2026 Thinking for Retirement Success | Queer Money Ep. 623
<h2>5 Mindset Shifts for Retirement Success in 2026 (No Hustle, Just Standards)</h2><p>Imagine it’s December 31, 2026… and you’re not scrambling, apologizing, or promising “next year will be different.”</p><p>You’re calm. Your money feels intentional. Your life feels designed.</p><p>In this episode, we’re sharing 5 practical mindset shifts for retirement success—especially for LGBTQ+ folks who are tired of starting over every January and ready to build real momentum.</p><p>These aren’t “new year, new you” clichés. They’re identity upgrades + small daily standards that compound into big results—like stronger savings, lower debt, and mo...
