🕰️ When Social Security Stood for More Than Security How Policy Helped Heal a Nation Every February, we pause to honor Black History Month — not just to look back, but to look closer. Beneath the familiar milestones are stories that …
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December 1 is Matthew Shepard’s birthday. Every year, that date is a reminder of what his life might have been, and of how long it’s been since he was murdered in Wyoming. It’s hard to believe that decades have passed—and jus…
Recently i’ve been reading and working on understand dementia. my mother has it my grandmother had it, and I can’t tell you how many people I’ve spoken to who either are in or have had similar family members experience it. It&rsquo…
When I watch certain conversations online — especially from younger voices who claim to speak for the LGBTQ community — I’m struck by how often they try to draw sharp lines between who “belongs” and who doesn’t. W…
The government shutdown is finally over — and yes, that’s a relief. Federal workers will finally get their paychecks. Families relying on SNAP benefits can exhale, at least for now. But let’s not confuse relief with resolution. Be…
When you pull out your credit or debit card to make a purchase, most of the time you don’t give it much thought. It’s just part of daily life. Financial expert Dave Ramsey, however, takes a different stance. His philosophy is that you s…
From Austin to Australia, Berlin to Brazil, and Singapore to Sweden — Pink Money is being heard across the globe. That reach is more than just numbers; it’s a sign that our shared stories, insights, and perspectives are resonating with p…
Everywhere you look these days, there’s a pop-up, text, or ad promising instant student loan forgiveness — sometimes claiming your balance could drop to $0 if you “act before October 19” or call a special number. Sounds grea…
To those who came before us — we remember you and we miss you. To those walking beside us — live whole, happy, healthy lives and be who you’re meant to be. Never forgotten. Always missed. Glad you’re with us.
If you can’t think before you talk, you shouldn’t talk before a nation. At a Turning Point USA event, Vice President JD Vance claimed that “laws that were good 50 or 60 years ago shouldn’t bind us forever.” It might so…
Knowing yourself isn’t about labels — it’s about light. The Power of Perspective Knowing yourself comes with experience and time. Most of us feel we already have a good handle on who we are — our routines, our quirks, our s…
By Jerry Williams | Pink Money Podcast | Educate • Empower • Enlighten Most people don’t realize how few of us it actually takes to change the course of history. Research by Harvard political scientist Erica Chenoweth found that wh…
Recently, I met a woman from a little town near Waco called Gatesville. She told me her hometown once had a choice: build a college — or build a prison. They chose the prison. That story has been sitting with me. Because in so many ways, it…
Every so often, Donald Trump dusts off his favorite brag: that he “ended seven wars” and therefore deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. He loves to remind us (over and over) that Barack Obama received one, and in his words, “didn’…
Two near-miss moments that reminded me how fragile life really is. There are two moments in my life when I came face-to-face with how thin the line between living and not living can be. The Lot The first was on an ordinary evening, walking toward…
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Blancmange was just one of those bands you were introduced to by someone cool — the kind of band that made you feel like you were in on a secret. Stephen Luscombe co-founded the group with Neil Arthur, and together they carved out a sound that…
September 20, 2025 ABC just made Jimmy Kimmel their biggest competitor. Here’s why this could mark the beginning of the end for broadcast TV — and why the audience, not the networks, now holds the power. When Networks Forget Who Holds…
This milestone is extra special because Pink Money is reaching listeners across the globe — over 40% of our listeners are outside the U.S.! 🌎 A special shout-out to our listeners in Deutschland — danke schön for tuning in and shari…
Effective and expiration — two different words with two different meanings that share only the letter 'E.' That was a lesson I once had to teach a call center supervisor who wasn’t well-versed in English and didn’t grasp that these…
I created this playlist as a fun, ongoing addition to the Pink Money Podcast. It’s not about financial planning — not even close — but it is about joy. Music is big part of the queer community and culture. I want this podcast…
2025 Tax Cheat Sheet: What You Need to Know This Year By Jerry Williams, MS-PFP | Pink Money Podcast Every January, the IRS rolls out tax law adjustments that affect nearly all of us — whether you’re retired, working overtime, or hustl…
