Top Gay Retirement Cities in Costa Rica | Queer Money Ep. 610
🌴 Costa Rica’s Top 5 LGBTQ+ Retirement HavensSunset cocktails, rainbow macaws, and a budget that doesn’t need CPR—Costa Rica’s Pura Vida isn’t just a postcard; it can be your retirement reality. In this week’s Queer Money®, we’re counting down the Top 5 Costa Rican towns for LGBTQ+ retirees—from the surf vibes of Tamarindo to the gay beach haven of Manuel Antonio.We break down which areas offer the best mix of affordability, healthcare access, safety, and queer-friendly community, all while keeping the tropical dream alive. Whether you’re after cool mountain breezes or jungle-meets-ocean sunsets, Costa Rica has a place with your name (and rainbow flag) on it.Takeaways:Why Costa Rica is one of the most stable, eco-conscious, and LGBTQ-friendly countries in Central America🏖️ 5 top towns ranked for livability, cost of living, and queer community vibes💸 How much you’ll actually spend on rent and daily life (spoiler: 30–50% less than the U.S.)🌈 Where to find the best nightlife, nature, and new queer neighbors💡 How to use our Happy Gay Retirement Calculator to see if Costa Rica fits your fabulous futureLinks referenced in this episode:queermoneypodcast.com/citiesMentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!
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Why We Play the Lottery and You Should Too | Queer Money Ep. 609
Playing the lottery is just a tax on the poor, right? Wrong—at least for us. 🎰In this episode, we flip the “lottery tax” trope on its head. No, we didn’t win Powerball (unless you count $6 and a gas station coffee). But by treating the lottery as a game for our values, we got crystal clear on what mattered most—and that’s how we built our plan for early retirement.💡 Takeaways from this episode:Why “lottery talk” is actually a powerful tool for aligning money with values.How dreaming big (designer wardrobes, Audis, Palm Springs) led us to focus on what we really want—security, real estate, business growth, giving back.How to use fantasy conversations to get your partner on the same money page.Why clarity kills hedonic treadmill spending—and gets you closer to early retirement.The secret: those “lottery dreams” are often more accessible today than you think.🎧 Grab your free Happy Gay Retirement Calculator in the show notes and start designing your fabulous future—no lottery win required.Mentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!
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Top 5 Cities in Greece for Gay Retirement | Queer Money Ep. 608
Greece for Gay Retirees: Beaches, baklava, and a big ol’ ✅ on marriage equality. Opa!We rank the Top 5 Greek cities/towns for gay retirement—balancing affordability with LGBTQ+ vibe—so you can swap doomscrolling for island sunsets without blowing the budget. Expect bars and beaches, Pride scenes, healthcare access, average 2-BR rent in USD, cost of living vs. the U.S., and our Queer Money Retirement Ratings (1–10).💡 Takeaways:Greece now has full marriage equality (2024)—hello, EU stability + rainbow rights.Crete = best value (Heraklion/Chania) if you want beaches without Mykonos prices.Athens wins for healthcare, community, and year-round living.Island glam = seasonal pricing—plan accordingly.A smart pick comes down to rent + COL + community fit—our ratings slightly overweight affordability.👉 Want your own Opa-moment? Grab the FREE Happy Gay Retirement Calculator and see if Greece fits your fabulous. 👉 For our running city cards, visit https://queermoneypodcast.com/citiesMentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!
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The $6,000 Annual Boomer Bonus | Queer Money Ep. 607
The $6,000 “Boomer Bonus” – fabulous tax break or political glitter bomb?Starting in 2025, Uncle Sam is dangling a shiny new $6,000 tax deduction for folks 65+, or $12,000 if you’re married. Sounds fabulous, right? Well… not so fast. In this episode, we unpack who actually benefits, how the phase-outs work, and why some in our community could see a nice boost—while others get stuck sipping house wine at The Abbey.💡 Takeaways from this episode:What the new $6,000/$12,000 retirement deduction really is (and isn’t).The income phase-out ranges that shrink your bonus.Real examples featuring single lesbians, married gay couples, and those bougie retirees with 1,000-thread count sheets.Why this isn’t a fix for Social Security (and how Gen X might get shafted… again).How to start planning so you keep more of your coins come retirement.🎧 Whether you’d use $6,000 for bills, travel, or a new pair of red-bottoms, this episode breaks down what this boomer perk means for you.Grab your Happy Gay Retirement Calculator for help starting your fabulous retirement plan. Mentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!
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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.Mentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!
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