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Freeze the Debt: The First Step to Melting It AwayWhen it comes to getting out of debt, you’ll often hear very simple advice:Bring in more money and spend less.And technically, that’s true.But in real life, it’s often easie…

Everyone seems to have an opinion about cryptocurrency. I’m still trying to decide what mine is.Over the years, I’ve learned that when it comes to investing, excitement can be one of the most dangerous emotions. New opportunities often…

Image credit: “Edith Head — Collection Highlights.” Courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars.org).Image description: Edith Head stands in a cream suit and black top in front of a shelf displaying Oscar …

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…

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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…

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…

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 PerspectiveKnowing 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 • EnlightenMost 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 LotThe first was on an ordinary evening, walking toward…

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…

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 inDeutschland — 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…

Terence Stamp, legendary actor and LGBTQ+ icon, has passed away at 87. Best known to many in our community for his unforgettable role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, his work continues to inspire generations. 🌈✨ …

Inflation, Tariffs, and the Rising Price of… T-Shirts?Welcome back to the Pink Money Podcast, where we talk about money from a queer perspective. Today we’re tackling something that affects every single one of us: inflation and ta…