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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.

How Mothers Nikki and Jill Protect Their Financial Security and Family

Watch The Advocate new series Milestones Part II: Marriage and Family Planning. 

Daughter of hate group's preacher settles with school district over ‘Homosexuality is a sin’ shirt

Brielle Penkoski claimed victory after receiving a small financial settlement and securing First Amendment training for educators.

Pope Francis Says Church Must Examine Civil Unions

Pope Francis says in a new interview that the Catholic Church must explore civil unions as a way to ensure financial security for same-sex couples.

Film About Lesbian Couple's Struggle for Equality Wins Oscar

Cynthia Wade won an Oscar Sunday night for her short documentary Freeheld, about the 2006 struggle of New Jersey police officer Laurel Hester's struggle to transfer her pension to her domestic partner during the final months of her life. Hester, who worked as a detective on the force for 25 years, took on the locally elected Ocean County Freeholders as she battled cancer to give the financial security of her pension to her partner, Stacie Andree, a right automatically afforded to married heterosexual spouses.

Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

Hey Big Spender

With the economy in a downhill spiral, gay people seem to have a unique ability to make everything in their lives look fabulous -- and that's not necessarily a good thing.

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.

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.

Trans Housing Advocate Feroza Syed on the Power of Purchasing a Home

Watch The Advocate's new series Milestones Part IV: Healthcare, Housing & Job Protection. 

How Elon Musk & Peter Thiel-aligned inexperienced tech bros took over the federal government

They now have access to your private information and other sensitive U.S. data.

LGBTQ+ History Makers Are Spotlighted in New Milestones Series

Leaders in the LGBTQ+ community describe their journey to pursuing financial freedom. 

Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights

The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.

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Calif. Bill to Recognize More Than Two Parents Upsets Right-Wingers

Sponsor Mark Leno and supporters say such a law would benefit children, but the right wing sees it as 'absurd.'

Fertility Service Makes Parenting Possible for Non-Millionaires

A revolutionary new fertility service is making it easier and more affordable for queer couples to conceive.  

Milo Yiannopoulos Is $2 Million in Debt; Had to Return Wedding Ring

The far-right troll, who resigned from Breitbart after comments about pedophilia came to light, owes millions to various debtors. 

How the Sharing Economy Can Support LGBT Seniors

Airbnb wants to help queer elders supplement their income and make connections that will help them stay healthy and fulfilled.