Top 5 Gay Retirement Cities in Thailand | Queer Money Ep. 606
Pack your sarongs and sunscreen, hunty—Queer Money is headed to Thailand! 🌴💅In this episode, we spill the (Thai iced) tea on the top 5 cities where gay retirees can stretch their dollars, enjoy top-notch healthcare, and live fabulously ever after. From Phuket’s beaches and Bangkok’s big-city energy to Chiang Mai’s cultural calm, we’re serving the Queer Money Retirement Ratings you’ve been waiting for.And honey—did we mention Thailand is now the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality? ✨ That’s not just fabulous, that’s historic. Whether you want island vibes, royal golf resorts, or drag queens at The Stranger Bar, there’s a Thai city with your name on it.✨ Takeaways from this episode:💍 Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality (2025).🌈 LGBTQ+ life is thriving: Pride in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya & more.🏥 World-class healthcare, with English-speaking hospitals that cater to expats.💸 Retiree-friendly visas—including a classic non-immigrant retirement visa (50+) and a digital nomad option.📉 Living costs are 36–60% lower than in the U.S.—yes, even in Bangkok!👉 Which Thai city would you choose? Tell us in the comments!👉 Want to see more of the cities and countries we've covered? Find details here: https://queerMoneyPodcast.com/cities🌈 Grab the Happy Gay Retirement Calculator and start mapping your fabulous plan.
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How We’re Able to Retire in Our Early 50s | Queer Money Ep. 605
We're Retired Girls! Kinda...We did it, queens—we retired early! 💅 At 51 and 54, we’re not sipping martinis on a trust fund (spoiler: one of us was disowned and disinherited 👀). We didn’t have cushy six-figure salaries either. Nope, we made some smart (and sometimes messy) money moves, and now those IRA checks are rolling in.In this episode, we spill the nitty gritty on how we turned basement living, pigeon-poop cleaning, and a Mini Cooper obsession into a million-dollar retirement portfolio. From avoiding the 2008 housing disaster to buying Apple stock when everyone else was just buying iPods, we’re breaking down the real tea on what worked—and what didn’t.If you’ve ever thought early retirement was only for the ultra-rich, think again. Tune in, laugh with us, and maybe pick up a few fabulous strategies for your own retirement journey.Top TakeawaysBuy the right size (for life and budget) → frees cash to invest.Kill lifestyle creep after paying off debt → redirect $1K+/mo to retirement.Invest consistently (especially in downturns) → time in market > timing.Complete the pyramid: stocks + income real estate + small business.Use a cash buffer (e.g., money market) to smooth withdrawals.72(t) strategy can unlock IRAs early—plan it carefully.👇 Grab the Happy Gay Retirement Calculator and start mapping your fabulous plan.
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Top 5 Cities in Malta for Gay Retirees | Queer Money Ep. 604
Best Places in Malta for LGBTQ+ RetirementPalm Springs is cute, but what if your retirement backdrop was honey-colored cliffs, café culture, and 300 days of Mediterranean sunshine?By popular demand, we’re spilling the limoncello on Malta—a tiny archipelago that’s big on LGBTQ+ rights (ranked #1 in Europe!) and just might be your queer retirement fantasy. From Pride parades in Valletta to drag brunches at Café del Mar, Malta offers more than just Game of Thrones vibes and tax shelters for Crypto Bros.In this episode, we:🌈 Count down the Top 5 cities & towns in Malta for LGBTQ+ retirees.🌈 Reveal the Queer Money Retirement Rating for each spot.🌈 Dish the perks, downsides, and local gay flavor you need to know before booking that one-way ticket.💎 Grab your free Happy Gay Retirement Calculator and start plotting your sunny, queer Mediterranean escape here: https://queermoneypodcast.com/hgrcalc🎉 Takeaways from this episode:Malta is 20–35% cheaper than the U.S.—but still pricier than much of Southern Europe.LGBTQ+ rights here are 🔝 in Europe. You’ll feel safe and celebrated.Each city has its vibe: nightlife, culture, chill, or everyday queer density—pick your flavor.Downsides: heat, water scarcity, high rents in hotspots, and healthcare limitations.Overall: Malta shines bright with a Queer Money Retirement Rating of 8–9/10.👉 Share in the comments: Which Maltese city feels like your retirement vibe?👉 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell—Thailand is up next in our international gay retirement series!
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Tariffs, Tea, & Tenacity: Why the Stock Market’s Still Surging | Queer Money Ep. 603
Why Hasn’t the Economy Crashed Yet?The U.S. stock market is still tossing confetti like it’s Pride, despite Trump’s tariff tantrums and everyone waiting for the other (designer) shoe to drop. GDP’s up, inflation’s creeping, and the consumer is “resilient” (aka drowning in credit). So what gives?We’re diving into:Why the GDP looks sparkly on the surface (hint: imports are the messy drag wig underneath).How Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff “taco trading” makes economists feel like they’re cooking dinner with their stove knobs hijacked.Why Big Tech and index funds are propping up Wall Street while Main Street feels the pinch.What’s really hiding behind “consumer resilience” and why your credit card company is the only one clapping.💸 Don’t get blinded by the glitter—learn what’s really fueling this market and what it means for your wallet and your retirement plans.👉 Grab your free Happy Gay Retirement Calculator today and start planning your fabulous future here: https://queermoneypodcast.com/hgrcalc🎉 Takeaways for you:GDP isn’t as fabulous as it looks—imports just stopped weighing it down.Inflation’s creeping in (yes, even your coffee noticed).Big Tech’s billions and index funds are the sparkle behind the stock market.“Resilient” consumers = maxed-out credit cards. Don’t get fooled.Now’s the time to stack cash smartly and plan ahead—before the glitter fallout.
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Top 5 Gay-Friendly Places in Ireland to Retire | Queer Money Ep. 602
Ireland’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Retirement HotspotsFrom drag brunches in Galway to seaside strolls in Wexford, we’re serving up Ireland’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Retirement Hotspots—ranked by affordability, community, and those oh-so-important queer perks. 🇮🇪✨This isn’t just a travel fantasy; it’s the gay retiree’s cheat sheet to stretching your pot of gold without sacrificing charm, safety, or a dash of fabulousness. Whether you want artsy coastal vibes, Dublin-adjacent nightlife without Dublin’s rainbow-rent, or a laid-back West Cork foodie scene, we’ve got the tea. And yes, we’re weighing cost of living more than clubbing, because at this stage, your bank account deserves as much love as your social calendar.Grab a Guinness, pull up your wellies, and let’s find your Irish happily-ever-after (rainy days included).📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The five most fabulous, affordable Irish towns for LGBTQ+ retireesWhich places are safe & welcoming vs. which will make you cry into your pintWhy affordability beats nightlife when you’re living your best retired lifeThe queer perks you didn’t know you needed: opera festivals, cliff walks & swimming pride paradesWhy Dublin & Cork didn’t make the cut (don’t @ us, it’s about your wallet)💡 Takeaways:Limerick – Affordable, low-key, with a Pride swim parade. Queer Money Retirement Rating: 7.5/10.Clonakilty – Coastal, cultural, and community-driven. 8/10.Wexford – Artsy, beachy, ferry to Europe. 8/10.Howth – Sea cliffs, seafood, & Dublin access without the rainbow rent. 9/10.Greater Galway Bay – Drag brunches, vibrant queer scene, airport nearby. 9.5/10.
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