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Navigating age-gap relationships: Balancing money and love

Out's Finance columnist outlines the economics of dating men of different ages and incomes.

Op-ed: The Unlimited-Starbucks Budget

Reaching financial independence shouldn't mean having to skip your favorite Starbucks drink.

Mom and Advocate Dr. C. Nicole Mason on the Power of Financial Freedom

Watch The Advocate's new series Milestones Part I: Investing, Home Buying and Financial Freedom.

Thinking About Life Insurance? Here Are Some Tips

A partner at New York Life shares his experiences working for the Fortune 500 company as well as advice for LGBT households seeking life insurance.

Flipping Out: We’re Havin’ a Gayby

Reality television gives us a chance to remember how long the to-do list is before starting a family.

Older Gay Men Can Boost Mental Health By Being Married

Older gay men could avoid mental health complications by being married, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Financial Planner Sounds Off on Romney, Buffett and Financial Victims

At least some of the sentiment defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney expressed in that now infamous videotape rings true for those of us living paycheck to paycheck.

Dean says more gays and minorities should run for office

Howard Dean, head of the Democratic Party, said the group needs to look beyond the goal of getting gays and minorities a place at the table and instead work toward getting them on the ballot.

Op-ed: Love, Marriage, and Retirement

Another benefit to marriage equality? Tools to help make retirement planning a bit easier.

Big Payday for Same-Sex Married Couples

A new report indicates it pays to be gay -- or bi -- and hitched to a member of the same sex.

Was America's First Female Soldier Also LGBT?

A woman in colonial Massachusetts donned men's clothing in order to escape the restrictions of her gender. Centuries later, her transgender descendant has told her story.

Op-ed: De-Stress Your Retirement Plan

While the economy is improving, retirement saving is falling behind. Here's how to make the process less stressful.

Amber Heard's Ex: She Didn't Abuse Me

"It's disheartening that Amber's integrity and story are being questioned yet again," Van Ree said.

Nonbinary Teacher in Florida Fired for Using Mx. Title

The virtual school says its hands are tied due to Florida's "don't say gay" law. However, the teacher has lodged a complaint against it.

Op-ed: Those Real Housewives Are Not Examples of How to Be Rich

Faking it until you make it does not work for everyone. Even the Real Housewives.

Courtroom wrangler

Virginia trial lawyer Jill Jacobson was once a rodeo gal, riding broncos and roping calves. Her stint inside the ring prepared her well for the high-stakes world of corporate defense.

The New 'Emma.' Leans Into Queer Love and Modern Ideas of Marriage

Emma. director Autumn de Wilde and stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Johnny Flynn chat with The Advocate about Jane Austen's timeless themes. 

Letters to President-elect Obama: Tammy Bruce

Open letters from 17 gay men and lesbians.

Women and People of Color Are at a Crossroads

The Astraea Foundation has been fighting for women and people of color for 40 years. Executive director J. Bob Alotta shares the organization's plans for the next four decades.

11 LGBTQ+ Organizations to Donate to on Giving Tuesday

Looking for an LGBTQ+ rights group to contribute to on Giving Tuesday? Well, you're in luck. Here are some groups to consider.