5 Ways LGBTQ Financial Planning Is Different
On Friday, I asked a client for some additional documents so I could prepare for an upcoming meeting. He said he’d get to it soon, but not before Monday. He…
Category: LGBTQ Finance
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Exciting BTF News!
Hey all, Sorry it’s been a few sporadic weeks for my posts. September and October are conference season for us financial advisors. So I’ve spent three of the last four… -
BTF is 2!
It’s hard for me to believe, but my firm, Brian Thompson Financial, turned two this week! Year two was filled with excitement and some much-appreciated industry recognition for me and… -
What Makes You Most Proud?
All this month, we’ve celebrated Pride. As the month comes to an end, I want you all to take stock of what you’ve accomplished already and let this good feeling… -
The LGBTQ Wage and Income Gap
Everybody knows the LGBTQ community — and especially gay men — are affluent, right? They all live in them most expensive cities, dress nicely and go on fabulous vacations. Well,… -
Planning for LGBTQ Couples: Distinct Financial Challenges Persist
Three years ago, Obergefell vs. Hodges upended financial planning for LGBTQ couples, legalizing same sex marriage throughout the United States for the first time ever. It was a momentous change,… -
The Importance of Pride Month and How it All Got Started
Happy Pride! June is LGBT Pride Month across the country. I love this time of year — the Pride parties, parades and the overall good energy as people celebrate the… -
Six Practical Tips for Your Wedding
Last week, we talked about one of the most contentious issues surrounding marriage: whether to use a prenup. Now let’s talk about happier subjects — planning the wedding itself —… -
To Prenup or Not to Prenup
Wedding season is approaching, and I can’t wait for several unions to take place in the next few months. If you’re getting married, you’ve got a lot on your mind… -
Beyond Adoption: The Cost of Expanding Your Family
We’ve spent much of November talking about adoption in honor of National Adoption Month. By now you should have a good handle on how the process works and what it… -
How to Prepare Financially for Adoption
Congratulations. You’ve decided to adopt a child. Now how are you going to pay for it? In honor of National Adoption Month, I’ve covered the importance of adoption and how… -
Happy National Adoption Month!
November was named National Adoption Month 22 years ago, and ever since, this month has been a time to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in… -
What Makes You Most Proud?
Throughout the last few posts and this month’s newsletter, I’ve talked about Pride Month and how it relates to financial planning: I’m encouraging you to use Pride to help conquer…