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Living Not So FabulouslyDemystifying venture capital for underserved foundersThe venture capital system has big blind spots, and Catherine Gray, angel investor, filmmaker, and founder of She Angel Investors, reveals what they are. With women and LGBTQ founders receiving a sliver of VC funding, Gray says community, storytelling, and mission-aligned capital CAN flip the script. Gray tells John and David Auten-Schneider how aligning values with investment builds wealth and purpose. Whether you're a first-time founder or a first-time investor, this conversation is a must-hear for anyone ready to fund what matters and create lasting change while doing it.
Hosts and husbands of Living Not So Fabulously, D...2025-07-2323 minLiving Not So FabulouslyWhat former Governor Ann Richards taught me about moneyUnderstanding how the flow of money can unlock both personal freedom and community power can be life-changing. That’s what Shamina Singh, president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, reveals to John and David Auten-Schneider on “Living Not So Fabulously.” Singh says being raised by Indian immigrants and grounded in Sikh values of service helped her pivot from a career in politics to a career in finance. Singh also reveals the powerful lesson she learned from Texas Governor Ann Richards that real impact requires understanding how money moves. Singh opens up about navigating student debt, buying her first home...2025-07-1724 minLiving Not So FabulouslyFinancial freedom isn't about perfection, it's about empowermentWhat does a WNBA star know about money? Turns out, everything! Former pro basketball player and championship coach Vicki Hall reveals how personal tragedy, bad financial advice, and a pay gap in women’s sports sparked her second act—as a trusted financial adviser. Vicki Hall opens up to John and David Auten-Schneider about budgeting as an athlete, the realities of being LGBTQ+ in coaching, and why everyone needs to know what a Roth IRA is. Whether you're navigating student loans, saving for your future, or just trying to keep it all together, this podcast is here to remind you...2025-07-1024 minLiving Not So FabulouslyLISTEN AGAIN: Tim Gunn on money and how to 'make it work'Though the legendary "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn needs little introduction, his story does. Gunn wasn't always the celebrity we know him to be today; he was a career educator for 29 years. Gunn shared with Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider that teaching is more of a calling than a job. He identified as a ‘pauper educator,’ with more of a focus on serving students than his own personal finances. Though that is surely noble, it left him living paycheck to paycheck. “I really did think if I lose my job, what am I going to do? Move i...2025-07-0224 minLiving Not So FabulouslyLiving authentically isn't cheap, but it's worth itFrom growing up stealth in a conservative town to making history, trailblazing transgender activist, model, and writer Corey Rae—the world’s first openly trans prom queen—talks to hosts John and David Auten-Schneider about navigating her transition as a teen. She shares insights into the financial realities of transitioning, including costs that reached almost $100,000. Corey also gives practical advice for trans youth on how to build financial independence early. This episode of Living Not So Fabulously reminds us that financial empowerment is part of self-empowerment.
For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favori...2025-06-2523 minLiving Not So FabulouslyDon Lemon on leaving TV and betting big on himselfMoney, success, and starting over. From growing up in a segregated neighborhood in Baton Rouge to earning $5 an hour in his first media job, Emmy Award-winning journalist Don Lemon shares how his earliest financial lessons shaped his views on wealth, self-worth, and ambition. Don opens up to David and John Auten-Schneider about the myth of media money, the reality of lifestyle creep, and how homeownership became his greatest wealth-building tool. Don also gets candid about the financial risks of entrepreneurship post-CNN, and what he learned from spending too much too fast.
For full episodes of Living Not...2025-06-1824 minLiving Not So FabulouslySeverance's Jen Tullock on overcoming financial trauma and shameIn this candid and emotional interview, actor and writer Jen Tullock opens up about the deeply personal intersections of financial trauma, queerness, and healing. Jen tells hosts David & John Auten-Schneider how growing up in an emotional and cultural chaos environment shaped her early relationship with money. Tullock reveals how she hit financial rock bottom - but also gives great insight, emphasizing the importance of therapy for separating self-worth from economic status. With vulnerability, humor, and heart, Jen Tullock offers a story that many in the queer community will recognize - and celebrates thriving with your real, authentic life.
For fu...2025-06-0429 min
Mind Your MoneySummer investing, no-tax-on-tips risks, Nvidia CEO net worthToday on Wealth, host Brad Smith is joined by Prime Capital Financial Deputy Chief Investment Officer Will McGough to talk about market volatility and how it will impact investors this summer.
The Debt Free Guys and hosts of Yahoo Finance’s video podcast Living Not So Fabulously John Auten-Schneider and David Auten-Schneider stop by the show to discuss no-tax-on-tips and risks that could arise from them.
Smith also breaks down Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth.
Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you manage your financial life from retirement planning to preparing your taxes.
...2025-06-0447 minLiving Not So FabulouslyThe LGBTQ+ Retirement Quest: Where Do Gays Retire?In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider sit down with Mark Goldstein, Founder of the Where Do Gays Retire? Facebook group and podcast, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of finding the perfect LGBTQ+-friendly retirement destination.For full episodes of Living Not So Fabulously, listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on our website. Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Austin Rivera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2624 minLiving Not So FabulouslyFrom Game Show Victory to CEO: Phil Schraeder's Journey of Transformation and InclusionYou may know Phil Schraeder as the innovative CEO of GumGum, a cutting-edge AI digital advertising firm that’s changing the way brands connect with audiences. But before rising to leadership in a challenging industry with a focus on diversity and inclusion, Schrader navigated his own financial hurdles, including a life-changing experience on the game show “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?”.In this week’s episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Schraeder joins hosts David & John Auten-Schneider to discuss his journey from employee number 10 at GumGum to its CEO, where he led the company to secure $...2025-03-1224 minLiving Not So FabulouslyComedian Mo Welch's career lessons after coming back from rock-bottomYou may know Mo Welch’s creative and cutting-comedy from her “Dad Jokes” comedy special or her recently concluded stand-up tour with Brett Goldstein (known for his role as Roy Kent in the Apple TV+ sports comedy series “Ted Lasso”). But before becoming the next big up-and-coming comedian, she had to learn the hard way how to grow her career while managing her bills.On this week’s episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Welch joins hosts David & John Auten-Schneider to share her money stories working in stand-up comedy while freelancing as a writer, actor, and artist. “I am so bad at...2025-03-0528 minLiving Not So FabulouslyWhy this activist says toxic masculinity will impact your walletMany pressures impact how we manage our money, from friends pressuring you to spend money you don't have on a big trip to trends in the news swaying you into more risky investments. Even coworkers offer unfounded advice on your approach to wealth management. But have you ever considered the impact of toxic masculinity on your money?On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts David & John Auten-Schneider are joined by journalist, writer, trans activist, and public speaker with a well-known TED talk, Tiq Milan. Milan explains what toxic masculinity is, why it affects everyone, and...2025-02-2628 minLiving Not So FabulouslyDEI initiatives under fire at major companies and how communities can push backDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion, better known as DEI, initiatives have been coming under increased scrutiny since President Trump took office. Several companies have ended or reduced their DEI push. Most recently, JPMorgan (JPM) dropped most of its references to DEI from its annual report.On the latest episode of Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider spoke with Fuerza Strategy Group managing director Jason DeAlessi, who is actively involved in LGBTQ+ businesses and local politics, about the growing threats that put the LGBTQ+ community's progress at risk. One of the issues he is tackling is "rainbow...2025-02-1926 minMind Your MoneyHomebuyer advice and mistakes, budgeting strategies for youGordon Law Partner Andrew Gordon communicates the best ways to save on your tax bill this year.Rate.com senior vice president of lending Jennifer Beeston also joins the program to relay the best tips for homebuyers.John and David Auten-Schneider — the hosts of Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously podcast — drop by the program to share four of their top budgeting strategies.Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you manage your financial life from retirement planning to preparing your taxes.Find this and other episodes of Wealth at https...2025-02-1849 minLiving Not So FabulouslyAngels give you wings: this investor's insights on picking startups that soarAngel investing is somewhat of a mystery to many. Where does their money come from? How do they spot a good startup? How does the market and politics impact their investments? However, small business owners and entrepreneurs know that an angel investor’s insights might hold the key to their big break.On this week’s episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts David & John Auten-Schneider speak with ASTRSK PR Founder & CEO and angel investor Elliot Tomaeno. Tomaeno’s funding and PR efforts focus on startups in the tech industry, working with brands like Groupon, STASH, Prime Video...2025-02-1225 min
Financial Freestyle with Ross MacThe importance of understanding why you spendEveryone encounters debt at some point. It’s important to deal with it as soon as possible, or it can balloon into an unmanageable problem.John and David Auten-Schneider, hosts of Yahoo Finance’s Living Not So Fabulously, know this problem all too well. They join this week’s episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac to share their experience with debit, the psychological side of why we spend, and what they did to dig themselves out of debt once and for all."Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance strives for economic prosperity for all...2025-02-1024 minLiving Not So FabulouslyHow this GLAAD leader used his HIV diagnosis & the power of storytelling to grow his personal brandWith President Trump eliminating almost anything remotely DEI-related in the federal government, as well as erasing all HIV and LGBTQ+ medical care guidance from the CDC website, today’s guest on Living Not So Fabulously couldn’t be more timely.From climbing out of credit card debt by launching a small business to preparing his finances for coming out publicly as HIV positive and then turning his life’s journey into a thriving personal brand, GLAAD Senior Director of Communications Tony Morrison shares his poignant lessons on brand building and living authentically with hosts David & John Auten-Schneider.A...2025-02-0524 minLiving Not So FabulouslyHome ownership might be even more unattainable than small business owners thoughtWhen applying for a mortgage, small business owners often face extra challenges, as banks perceive their income as risky and volatile. Elizabeth Gore, President and Co-founder of Hello Alice, shares her experience of struggling to buy a home while starting her business. Despite the potential for wealth creation, small business owners—particularly those from marginalized groups (women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities)—often encounter barriers when seeking loans. Gore suggests solutions like using co-signers or demonstrating a history of on-time payments to improve chances. Her platform, Hello Alice, supports small business owners by providing resources to h...2025-01-2927 min
The DoughHow to Spend Money on What Matters with Queer Money PodcastWhat’s wrong with living and spending like a fabulous rockstar? Well, it might get you $51,000 in debt. That’s what happened to John and David Auten-Schneider. The married couple successfully paid off their debt in just three years, and they're on a mission to help others spend, save and retire well. They are also using their platform to provide financial education to the LGBTQ+ community. John and David tell X why personal finance is actually different for queer people and how to get a return on happiness. Post-inauguration, this convo is all about how we can empower others and...2025-01-2343 minLiving Not So FabulouslyWhy equal opportunity policies are key to economic growthWhat does it take to succeed as a small business owner in today's economy? According to former Biden administration official Jonathan Lovitz, it's not just about surviving but ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. As the director of public affairs & senior adviser at the US Economic Development Administration (within the US Department of Commerce), and the former senior vice president of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Lovitz knows a thing or two about it. Lovitz advocates for policies that lift all boats, especially those of marginalized entrepreneurs.In this episode of Living Not So...2025-01-2226 minLiving Not So FabulouslyJust launch it: One entrepreneur's tips for starting a businessNot every big business dream will come to life—it’s a hard pill to swallow. In fact, both the Small Business Administration and the Bureau of Labor Statistics report that 20% of small businesses fail within the first two years. Even more staggering is that that 45% of small businesses fail in their first five years, and 65% in their first ten years. So what’s an entrepreneur to do?BKLYN LEAGUE Founder and NYU Adjunct Professor Phaon Spurlock is an entrepreneur who knows not everything about it is to love, nor is it the path for everyone. Spurlock joins...2025-01-1525 minLiving Not So FabulouslyFailing forward: Tips for finding small business successAs most entrepreneurs can attest, the journey to success is not linear. It's a path where failures sometimes teach greater lessons than wins, one where failing forward might just offer the key to prosperity. Motivo Scar Care founder and CEO Jadis Montijo learned first-hand how to be a better businessman from his mistakes in his first venture, The Kind Pen. Though he and his team saw much success at the company, overspending in his personal life and a failed acquisition experience taught Montijo the skills he needed to turn his dream project, Motivo Scar Care, a thriving business.2025-01-0825 minLiving Not So FabulouslyPublic vs private schools: Financial pros and cons for teachersSince most people know a teacher, it's no surprise that an episode of Living Not So Fabulously about teacher salaries will address the invariable underpayment of educators. "Teachers don't make very much money," education director and advocate Cam Lieberson told hosts David & John Auten-Schneider, frankly. Though 2024 has seen the largest year-over-year teacher pay increase in over a decade, when adjusted for inflation, teachers actually make 5% less than they did 10 years ago on average, according to the National Education Association.But after switching to public from private school teaching — because people recommended the better benefits and pay — Lieberson "felt...2024-12-1825 minLiving Not So Fabulously'Choking on my tea': Economist on LGBTQ+ finance misconceptionsSitting in his home on a lazy Saturday morning, listening to an economics program, UBS Wealth Management Chief Economist Paul Donovan found himself absolutely appalled at the coverage he was hearing on the economics of marriage equality. "I was choking on my cup of tea. It was that bad a set of arguments," he told husbands and hosts David & John Auten-Schneider on Living Not So Fabulously. "It was all about, 'we'll make more money doing gay marriages—think of the lavish ceremonies that'll be held.' And I was like, no, that's not it. It's all about equality and ri...2024-12-1125 min
A Jaded Gay132. Best of Guests (2024): Part 1As the end of the year approaches, it’s important to take a retrospective look to appreciate the challenges overcome, goals achieved, and lessons learned. In doing so, we can use the knowledge gained to build a stronger foundation for the year ahead.In this episode, we're revisiting some of our featured guest episodes from 2024!Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 87. Breaking the Binary (with Travis McMaster)Listen to Episode 89. Beyond the Brawn: Redefining Queer Masculinity (with Erick DuPree)Listen to Episode 91. Fat and Fabulous: Embrace Body Positivity (with Matthew Simko)Listen to Ep...2024-12-101h 08Living Not So FabulouslyFrom crashing Warped Tour to glass ceilings; Shiragirl front-woman's journey to CEOLegendary musician Shira Yevin solidified her place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when her band Shiragirl crashed their hot pink bus into Vans Warped Tour in 2004. With no money in the bank and a lot of spirit, the bus was a DIY mobile stage built to offer a literal platform for women-fronted bands at—what was then—a de facto men-only-fronted-bands tour."I was working on the tour the summer before, and I noticed no female musicians on stage. And coming from New York and the whole Riot Girl scene, I just didn't understand it. 'cau...2024-12-0425 minLiving Not So FabulouslyWhy one reporter says 'living in the moment' can hurt your walletEngaging with money on a regular basis can be tricky, even for those who are well-versed in the nuances of personal finance, let alone for folks who have the added struggle of growing up in poverty. For NBC News and MSNBC correspondent Steven Romo, the money trauma that came from climbing out of childhood poverty stayed with him in life, he explained to Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider. "[My parents] did not hide their money problems from my siblings and me; that we had two homes foreclosed on. We got kicked out of rental homes. And...2024-11-2725 minLiving Not So FabulouslyMentorship 101 and your wallet from LinkedIn's career expertFor those of us who have practically lived on LinkedIn, Indeed, and the like as we've hunted for our next career opportunity, it might be a little deflating to discover that we could have been doing more, specifically with a mentor.LinkedIn Career Expert Andrew McCaskill joins Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider to shed light on how jobseeker's can approach finding the right mentor and how your wallet might suffer without one."I think that one of the things that mentorship has taught me is that I don't think about my compensation...2024-11-2025 minLiving Not So FabulouslyTim Gunn’s financial faux pas and learning to 'make it work'Though the legendary Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn needs little introduction, his story does. Gunn wasn't always the celebrity we know him to be today; he was a career educator for 29 years. Gunn shared with Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider that teaching is more of a calling than a job. He identified as a ‘pauper educator,’ with more of a focus on serving students than his own personal finances. Though that is surely noble, it left him living paycheck to paycheck. “I really did think if I lose my job, what am I going to do? Move i...2024-11-1325 minLiving Not So FabulouslyMeta engineer's journey: Teenage breadwinner to startup successWhile most teenagers concern themselves with the latest social media trends, surviving middle school, and running around with friends, Michael Sayman was focused on building apps to support his family.Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider speak with Sayman about his unique experience becoming Meta Generative AI Software Engineer & Friendly Apps Founder, which started as his family's breadwinner at just 13 years old. This forced his family to confront unique dynamics and money conversations when talking about money is already hard enough without the addition of teenage hormones. "I myself was an inexperienced 13-year-old generating, you...2024-11-0625 minLiving Not So FabulouslySurviving vandalism through community support:; a small business storyImagine having a brick thrown through the window of your small business, which you worked so hard to build after the pandemic. Now imagine that happening four times in just two months. That is the story for VERS LGBTQ+ bar co-owner and Give Lively CEO David DeParolesa. Opening the bar wasn't just about the bottom line — he had a mission to create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community as similar venues close around the country, with more than 45% shutting their doors between 2002 and 2023.DeParolesa shares his experience with vandalism along with higher-than-expected operating costs, saying, "I qu...2024-10-3025 minLiving Not So FabulouslyTackling the LGBTQ+ wealth gap: How career choice plays a roleWage disparities across industries are stark, especially for LGBTQ+ folks where only 1 in 25 LGBTQ+ men hold high-paying jobs compared to 1 in 7 non-LGBTQ+ men, according to Prudential's 2018 Financial Wealth Census. With less money coming into the LGBTQ+ community than other demographics, how can the community find financial growth and success?In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts David & John Auten-Schneider speak with Merrill Lynch financial adviser Ari Linder to explore the financial realities of choosing seemingly do-gooder careers over a financially secure one. Linder explained why LGBTQ+ folks might feel more inclined to pick career paths tha...2024-10-2324 minLiving Not So FabulouslyHacking personal finance with job jumping and loud budgetingOn this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts and husbands David & John Auten-Schneider, bring you the story of OkCupid Director of Brand Marketing Michael Kaye who's been making waves with his career and some unexpected personal finance insights. Starting out at a salary barely high enough to cover his commute, Kaye didn’t just play by the rules—he rewrote them. Catch how Kaye boosted his income by strategically hopping like Frogger with a Master’s degree and becoming the New York City metro area's go-to adjunct professor, adding a hefty five-figure jump to his paycheck. Kaye shares, "I woun...2024-10-1625 minLiving Not So FabulouslyNavigating the expensive maze of adulthoodLike a real-life, Rachel Green from the acclaimed TV series Friends, NYC-native Anthony Stratis always dreamed of working in fashion while seeking financial independence that he didn't have as a kid. But in New York City, known for a hustle culture and high price of living, growing personal wealth is incredibly difficult. Adding another layer to that, Stratis grew up in a financially unstable single-parent household, limiting his source of finance education and making the dream of abundance seem nearly impossible.As he's seen success in his career having worked for iconic designers like Oscar de la...2024-10-0924 minLiving Not So FabulouslyHow financial planning helped this star come out of the closetCan love, money, and show biz successfully mix? Married couple Eric Berger and Dan Amboyer prove it's possible, albeit rare. You might recognize actor Amboyer from hit TV shows like Younger and Uncoupled, while his husband Berger is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS. On this episode Living Not So Fabulously, hosts David & John Auten-Schneider dive deeper into their story of the financial and emotional impact of coming out in the entertainment industry, and securing their future together.Amboyer knew he would lose the 'leading-man' type of roles if he came out. "I do...2024-10-0225 min
Not Going QuietlyQueer Financial Wellness with David & JohnDavid & John Auten-Schneider join Britt for an illuminating conversation about shedding light on personal finances in the Queer community, legacy financial exclusion, how to start tackling debt while building wealth, and so much more! But most importantly they discuss all sorts of ways we can practice loving kindness in the face of cognitive dissonance, bigotry, and bias.
Join us on this wild ride, as we delve into the tough stuff and plumb the depths of our souls. You won’t want to miss it!
JOIN THE NOT GOING QUIETLY CO...2024-09-2657 minLiving Not So FabulouslyBeat the scarcity mindset and build your legacyReady for a masterclass in resilience? In this candid conversation, Hosts Living Not So Fabulously, David & John Auten-Schneider, speak with trailblazer Executive Vice President and head of Wells Fargo's Commercial Banking Diverse Segments, Ruth Jacks. She shares her remarkable journey of overcoming extreme poverty and societal challenges as a queer, Black woman, to ascend the corporate ladder over an inspiring 40-year career.Jacks opens up about her childhood struggles, the scarcity mindset, and how she turned financial hardship into a driving force for success. "Those were the biggest drivers for me. So when I say I didn't...2024-09-2525 min
Mission Driven BusinessFinancial Security for the LGBTQ+ Community with Debt Free Guys David and John Auten-SchneiderBrian Thompson chats with Queer Money podcast hosts and Debt Free Guys founders David and John Auten-Schneider. David and John have more than a decade of experience helping the queer community thrive financially through their podcast, website, and emails. On the episode, they discuss the importance of being intentional with how you choose to grow and engage with your audience. They also open up about some setbacks they’ve experienced as entrepreneurs and tips they’ve learned in their decade-long entrepreneurial journey. Episode Highlights Mission-driven businesses have a purpose beyond profit. David and John both define a miss...2024-09-2444 minLiving Not So FabulouslyHow this LGBTQ+ leader brought money 'out' on Wall StreetWhat if you didn't just survive a layoff, but thrived, instead? What if you could find real opportunities in a moment of hardship and set out to make a difference? Well that's exactly what the powerhouse CEO and founder of Out Leadership, Todd Sears did.In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, David and John talked with Sears about career pivots, turning setbacks into launching pads, and how he transformed a layoff into founding Out Leadership. For decades, he's been paving the way for LGBTQ+ professionals in corporate boardrooms worldwide. In an age of DEI-cutbacks, he...2024-09-1825 minLiving Not So FabulouslyLapsed insurance & a house fire: Lessons learnedIs it possible to prepare for every emergency, stacked like a disaster Jenga? Patrick L. Riley would argue it’s a tall order. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an electrical fire destroyed his home and exposed a lapsed insurance policy. Riley’s battle with insurance companies and reliance on support networks is a lesson in resilience and the importance of solid financial planning. His story also underscores that the standard three to six months of emergency savings may not cut it—especially for those in communities where fair wages are still a struggle.Hosts and husbands of Living Not So...2024-09-1123 minLiving Not So FabulouslyFrom blueprints to blockbusters: mastering career plot-twistsOnce upon a time, an architect got tired of hitting the concrete salary ceiling, so he pivoted to his other passion—movies! How does one leap from floor plans to film reels? What's the connection between drawing skyscrapers and directing stars? The answer: Michael Selditch, the writer, producer, and director behind hits like the OG 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' and the upcoming documentary Happy Clothes: A Film about Patricia Field.In a plot twist worthy of Hollywood, Selditch reveals how he seamlessly transitioned from the world of architectural design to the bright lights of film an...2024-09-0425 minLiving Not So FabulouslyYour LGBTQ+ personal finance show from Yahoo FinanceLiving Not So Fabulously dives into real money stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes.With an absence of financial shows that considers the needs of the queer community—from politics and discrimination, to unique social and cultural experiences—hosts and husbands David & John Auten-Schneider bring you personal and professional stories every week. So that we all can live a little more fabulously.Living Not So Fabulously from Yahoo Finance airs every Wednesday at 12pm E...2024-08-2900 minLiving Not So FabulouslySurviving market madness: how inclusive finance builds wealth for allIt was October 19, 1987, also known as Black Monday, and a young Jane Sasseen sat with horror watching what little finances she had disappear before her eyes, resulting in her reacting with a move that can only be described as pure panic selling. What else is a kid to do? She hasn't yet learned that the markets that go down, also go back up. This hard-earned lesson sent Sasseen into a career of award-winning finance journalism, as she focused on turning her mistakes into a masterclass on investing with resilience. Now, as the founding executive director of the McGraw Center...2024-08-2825 min
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel + Coaching | Airbnb Hosting TipsWhy LGBTQ+ Finances Are Different (And How YOU Can Succeed) | David + John Auten-SchneiderIn this episode, We're excited to welcome financial experts David and John Auten-Schneider, hosts of the popular Queer Money podcast. Based in Toledo, Ohio, David and John have built an impactful platform educating the LGBTQ+ community on wealth-building strategies through overcoming adversity in their journey to financial freedom. Their insightful conversation provides valuable perspectives on supporting the community through inclusive business practices and understanding unique challenges in managing personal finances.David and John share their journeys of overcoming debt and discuss the unique financial challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. David and John highlight...2024-05-2155 min
Modern Family Finance PodcastMoney with My Honey: How to Manage Finances as a CoupleIn this podcast episode I talk about money and relationships with one of my favorite couples, John and David Auten Schneider. My wife and I have had the pleasure of becoming friends with them after getting to know them through their content at the Debt Free Guys website and the Queer Money podcast.
John and David help LGBTQ people and their allies live fabulously, not fabulously broke. Today’s podcast centers around the topic of “Money with your Honey” as relationships and finances are undoubtedly intertwined. We discuss how couples can effectively manage their finances while strengthening their bond...2024-04-2345 minA Jaded Gay93. Unlock Financial Freedom (with David & John Auten-Schneider)In today's complex and rapidly changing landscape of economic uncertainty and unexpected global events, comprehensive financial planning is more crucial yet intricate than ever. But for gay men, navigating resilient financial strategies has been historically challenging due to the economic burden of increased healthcare costs during the AIDS pandemic, prevalent job discrimination, and the LGBTQ+ wage gap.In this episode, John and David of the Queer Money podcast join us to discuss the current financial landscape of the LGBTQ+ community, financial strategies tailored to empower and support the fiscal wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community, and the transformative...2024-03-121h 23
Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate EasyAIE 147: $51k in Debt to House Hacking to FreedomWhat started as a conversation about buying a vacation home led to the realization that they couldn’t even afford a vacation! This week, Lauren interviews the Debt Free Guys, David and John, about their journey of getting out of debt, which leads to a
whole conversation about their journey to becoming the Debt Free Guys, which wonderfully includes house hacking. The first step, once they realized they were in a financial mess, was to go through their inflows and outflows. That led to further questioning about their money stories: why did they overspend? We all have money stories th...2023-10-1038 min
Top Advisor Marketing PodcastTop Podcasting Takeaways From Queer Money Podcast With David Auten & John Auten-Schneider (Ep. 424)David Auten and John Auten-Schneider started Queer Money Podcast almost 10 years ago to fill a need.
No one was talking to the queer community about finances.2023-07-1834 min
Financially NakedDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Pride Month with The Debt Free GuysOn this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and she is joined by David Auten and John Schneider, hosts of The Queer Money Podcast. They are personal finance authors, bloggers, and speakers for DebtFreeGuys.com with over thirty-five years of combined experience in finance. The Financial Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Program. To share that internal program with the community, this show's last episode of each month is dedicated to a financial topic with a DEIB twist. Today, w...2023-06-2828 min
Modern Husbands PodcastSupporting LGBTQ+ Couples: A Conversation with David & John Auten-SchneiderWelcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where Dr. Ross, Christian, and Brian host national experts who share ideas to manage money and the home as teammates. Today’s topic is Money and Marriage for LGBTQ+ Couples.Today’s guests are David & John Auten-Schneider. With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com and Queer Money® podcast, they help queer people (and allies) live fabulously, not fabulously broke. As certified LGBTBEs, they are the queer voice in both personal and business finances.Their work has appeared on Forbes, Yahoo!Finance, NBC’s Squawk Box and The News...2023-06-0137 min
The Fiscal Feminist47. Debt-Free Living, Budgeting for Your Goals, and Financial Health in the LGBTQ Community with the Debt Free GuysHow might your approach to budgeting change if you started by prioritizing your goals, instead of thinking about the things you can’t have? In this episode, John and David Auten-Schneider (who you might know as The Debt Free Guys) explain how you can build a budget that works for your lifestyle, whether you’re doing it on your own or budgeting with a partner. John and David also talk about the biggest financial issues facing LGBTQ Americans, the importance of a prenup, 3 things to focus on when planning your financial future, and much more!Episode Recap:To...2023-05-2359 min
Money Tree InvestingDo You Have Queer Money? An Interview With David and John Auten-Schneider Queer Money Tips and how to manage your finances in bad economic times. John and David share their story about how they got into debt, why it is so alluring, and what they did to get out of debt. This is a problem shared by most people in the US. It is hard to avoid debt as it is so pervasive and seductive. Yet if you want to be financially free and lift the psychological burden that keeps you from your own financial freedom, you need to know how to be smart with debt. John...2023-04-2859 min
Queer We AreTalking Queer Money with the Debt Free GuysDavid and John Auten-Schneider talk about how they accumulated $51,000 in credit card debt living a stereotypical gay lifestyle and trying to keep up with the expectations set by the community. They were purchasing acceptance and validation from the people they thought they needed to impress. They had designer clothing, went to all the cocktail parties, and traveled frequently. They share their experiences of transitioning from living in debt to owning a successful business, the Debt Free Guys, which provides financial coaching to the LGBTQ+ community. David and John's work has appeared on Forbes, Yahoo!Finance, N...2023-02-2849 min