A Guide to Government Agencies and Your Federal Marriage Rights
With all of the recent buzz around gay marriage and the prospect of full marriage equality this year, I wanted to repost my guide to federal marriage rights to highlight…
Category: LGBTQ Finance
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Is it Time For Full Marriage Equality?
Huge news out of the Supreme Court on Friday. It has agreed to take on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans. And with its decision, the Court could establish full… -
The Tax Loophole that Can Provide Big Savings for Illinois Same-Sex Couples
I got a really interesting case last week that has shed some light on a little known rule for same-sex couples who get married in Illinois. Even more intriguing is… -
Three Takeaways from the 6th Circuit’s Decision to Uphold Same-Sex Marriage Bans
Pretty big news out of the 6th Circuit yesterday. The Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, reversed the lower courts’ determination that the same-sex marriage bans in Michigan, Ohio,… -
Marriage Mayhem: Putting Together the Same-Sex Marriage Puzzle
It has been quite a week for marriage equality. It started with the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear any appeals of the same-sex marriage cases before it. The next… -
Five Important Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Decision to Deny Review of the Pending Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Happy Tuesday! Huge news out of D.C. yesterday. The Supreme Court announced that it would not hear any of the cases in which the federal appeals courts upheld same-sex constitutional… -
Brian Thompson Financial is 1!
Happy Monday! Nothing better than starting off the week celebrating a birthday. My blog is a year old! I can’t believe it’s been a year since first putting myself out… -
Your Same-Sex Marriage Cheat Sheet: Five Fundamental Rules Same-Sex Couples Need to Know About Getting Married
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. As promised, I want to provide a cheat sheet that summarizes the legal and financial rights for newly married same-sex couples.… -
Two More Important Court Cases Change the Legal Landscape for Marriage Equality
Just as I mention how GLBTQ individuals need to know their rights, we have two important court decisions come out regarding the fight for marriage equality. Here’s what you need… -
Windsor a Year Later: Some Frightening Statistics
Hey all, I hope you had a nice long weekend. I definitely did. During my time relaxing, I saw a great article on Forbes about the status of gay marriage… -
10 of My Favorite Moments From Our Wedding
Hey all, I’m back! As most of you know, I’ve been away due to my wedding last week. It was such an amazing time, and it’s hard to believe that… -
I’m Engaged!
thompbrian: Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Mine was busy, fun, stressful, and exciting wrapped into one. I ate quite a bit, helped chop some… -
Six Important Things to Remember When Getting Your Marriage License
So a very practical post today. Yesterday Ben and I got our marriage license! It’s one of those things that didn’t immediately come to mind when I thought about…