In this episode, we get real about financial anxiety—that all-too-familiar spiral of dread that hits your gut when you check your bank account. But here's the twist: it’s often not about the dollars—it’s about the drama behind them. 💅

We kick things off with a heartfelt question from our listener Mark, who shares how financial fear keeps creeping in, even when things look okay on paper. From there, we break down five fierce, practical steps to stop letting money anxiety run the show. Think gratitude, journaling, support systems—and no, not just retail therapy.

Because healing your relationship with money isn’t just smart—it’s radical, it’s queer, and it’s fabulous.

• ✨ In our first questions episode of the year, we dive headfirst into one of the most common struggles in our community—financial anxiety—and how to kick it to the curb.
• 💸 We unpack the difference between real money problems and the emotional drama we carry around cash—because sometimes it’s not your budget, it’s your baggage.
• 🧠 You’ll learn five doable, feel-better steps to ease money anxiety—starting with practicing gratitude and getting mindful (don’t worry, no incense required).
• 📊 A jaw-dropping 93% of folks in our community told us they struggle with financial decision-making. So no, babe, it’s not just you.
• 🧍‍♂️ David gets personal with stories of how early money trauma still haunts our financial mindset today (we’re talking deep-rooted, generational stuff).
• 💞 And finally, we remind you that healing your money story doesn’t have to be a solo act—build your money squad and lean on your people.

• 00:22 - Overcoming Financial Anxiety
• 00:51 - Understanding Financial Anxiety and Its Origins
• 09:24 - Overcoming Financial Anxiety: Steps to Take
• 12:32 - Strategies for Managing Financial Anxiety
• 16:32 - Overcoming Financial Anxiety: Practical Tips

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the real price of trading sweatpants for slacks. From $18 salads to skyrocketing childcare and grooming costs, heading back to the office could be draining your bank account by nearly $3,000 a month. But wait—there’s more! We’re spilling the tea on who really benefits from RTO (spoiler: it’s not you). From big biz to real estate moguls, we unpack the money trail behind the push to fill those cubicles. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this desk job worth the dry cleaning bill?”—this one’s for you.

• The RTO economy is giving Real Housewives drama—everyone's got a stake, from your boss to the billionaire behind the office lease
• Between gas, grub, grooming, and a sitter, going back to the office can cost more than Tay-tay floor seats
• Your neighborhood café and dry cleaner miss your weekday meltdown lattes—local businesses are as thirsty for your return as you are for the hot barista behind the counter
• Know the hidden costs so you don’t end up broke and bitter—negotiate benefits like you're Olivia Pope in Prada
• Office buildings are the clingy exes of the economy—they need you back to feel whole again
• Perks like transit stipends and childcare credits may be buried in your HR handbook like an Easter egg—go on a treasure hunt, baby

• 00:06 – Sweatpants to Pay Pants: The Cost of Comfort
• 00:16 – Who’s Really Profiting from Your Office Comeback?
• 06:11 – Desk Jobs & Dollar Signs: The RTO Ripple Effect
• 09:39 – Latte Gaps & Local Crashes: Pandemic Fallout IRL
• 12:04 – Office Life on a Budget: Slay, Don’t Pay
• 13:32 – HR Secrets: Unlocking the Perks You Deserve

The stock market’s throwing a fit again—cue the dramatic music and the ghost of 1930s-style tariffs. But before you clutch your pearls and cash out your 401(k), let’s talk strategy. On this episode of Queer Money, we break down what all this market chaos actually means for your retirement dreams—and why it’s not the time to panic.

We're serving up calm, clarity, and a reminder that emotional investing is so last season. Selling in a panic? That just locks in your losses and wrecks your long-term glam plan. Instead, we spill the tea on why keeping those retirement contributions flowing—rain or shine—is the best way to build true wealth.

Because here’s the truth: retirement should be a well-planned runway strut, not a frantic sprint in heels during a hurricane.

• ✨ Don’t sell in a snit - Panic selling when the market dips is like breaking up with your sugar daddy during a minor disagreement—it might feel right in the moment, but you’ll miss the long-term benefits. Hold steady and don’t lock in those losses.
• ✨ Keep those contributions coming, honey - Whether you’re 25 or 65, consistency is key. Retirement investing isn’t a short fling—it’s a committed relationship. Keep funding those accounts, even when the market feels like it’s ghosting you.
• ✨ History’s got your back (and your portfolio) - Markets have been drama queens before—wars, recessions, scandals—but they always bounce back. Think of downturns as the messy middle of a glow-up montage.
• ✨ Check your financial feng shui - Now’s a great time to review your portfolio. Is your asset mix aligned with your risk vibe and retirement goals? If not, it might be time for a little financial redecorating.

• 00:01 - The Gala Event Dilemma
• 00:39 - The Impact of Tariffs on the Stock Market
• 02:57 - Understanding Market Corrections and Bear Markets
• 06:41 - Strategies for Portfolio Management During Volatility
• 07:45 - Rebalancing Your Portfolio Strategies

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