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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,…

Five Important Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Decision to Deny Review of the Pending Same-Sex Marriage Cases

LGBTQ Finance | 10.07

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!

LGBTQ Finance | 09.29

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…

Two More Important Court Cases Change the Legal Landscape for Marriage Equality

LGBTQ Finance | 09.05

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

LGBTQ Finance | 09.03

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…

Marriage Equality Round Up

LGBTQ Finance | 07.18

Exciting news out of Florida yesterday. County Circuit Judge Luis Garcia ruled Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Marriages can begin on Tuesday. However, his decision only applies to…

They Just Keep Falling: Your Takeaways from the Most Recent Marriage Equality Decisions

LGBTQ Finance | 05.21

It’s quickly becoming a trend that I interrupt my planned posts with breaking news on marriage equality. This time two states in two days! On Monday, U.S. District Judge Michael…

Four Takeaways from Arkansas’ Same-Sex Marriage Case

LGBTQ Finance | 05.12

I really love when I get to share news like this. We got word on Friday that Arkansas lost its right to ban same-sex marriages. State court Judge Christopher Piazza…

Exciting Marriage Equality News Out of Texas!

LGBTQ Finance | 04.25

We witnessed another interesting twist in the push for marriage equality this week: this time, through a divorce proceeding. (Equal is equal right?) A lesbian couple, legally married in D.C.…

Why Married Couples Are Wealthier

Fundamentals | 04.07

As anticipated, I spent most of the weekend preparing and reviewing tax returns. When I’m stuck in the office during this time of the year, I’m reminded how lucky I…

5 takeaways from Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Case

LGBTQ Finance | 03.24

Another one down! On Friday, I was happy to hear that my birth state of Michigan was the latest to recognize same-sex marriages. Federal judge Bernard A. Friedman struck down…

How Has Marriage Equality Affected Your Relationship?

LGBTQ Finance | 02.26

Of course with our newly found ability to get married, Ben has broached the idea of pushing up our wedding date. (He sent me a text AND an email as…

Chicago Same-Sex Couples Can Get Married! Don’t Rush to the Clerk’s Office Without This Important Info

LGBTQ Finance | 02.24

I mentioned last week these case for marriage equality have taken many interesting twists and turns. On Friday, we got to see another unanticipated occurrence. Friday afternoon, U.S. District…

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