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Here’s one reason why you might be bad with money
If you were asked in a coffee shop about your favorite sexual position, would you answer? What about your finances? While most will talk about sex, money’s taboo. Here’s how queers are bad with money. Get better with money by starting to become debt free with the free 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher here.
Being not so good with money
Talking about our financial situation is ‘too personal,’ and most of us carry a lot of embarrassment about our money situation. So, why are we more inclined to discuss sex than money? Why do so many of us continue to struggle with money despite all the available advice? Why do we feel so much shame around being ‘bad with money’? Why do we have so much credit card debt?
Gaby Dunn is the writer, actor and New York Times bestselling author behind the YouTube comedy channel Just Between Us, the novel, I Hate Everyone But You, and the nationally-recognized podcast Bad With Money, a finance show for ‘the rest of us.’ Gaby brings a queer, feminist point of view to the money conversation, and her new book, Bad With Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together, explores our inability to speak honestly about money and offers practical personal finance advice like how to choose an insurance plan, buy a car, or take out student loans.
Gaby joins us to share her experience with being internet famous, discussing the assumption that creators make lots of money and the demonetization of LGBTQ content. She explains the impetus for her podcast and book, offering insight on why people are turned off by traditional financial advice and the stigma around talking about money. Gaby also describes the systemic issues faced by marginalized communities and outlines some of the unique financial challenges among the queer community. Listen in for Gaby’s thoughts on ‘unwiring the carpe diem mentality’ and learn where to go for LGBTQ-specific money advice so you can get better with money!
Hear from Gaby:
All money advice is for middle- to upper-class, able-bodied, largely straight, cis, white people. - Gaby DunnClick To TweetTopics covered on why queers are bad with money
3 reasons why queers are bad with money
- Systemic issues (lack of economic mobility)
- Money advice must go beyond individual change
- We must eliminate shame, the perception of failure
On being internet famous
- Not financially stable, lack of steady income
- Visible but work other jobs (i.e.: wait tables)
Platforms demonetizing LGBTQ content
- Deemed ‘not advertiser friendly’
- Equated with being inappropriate
The pros and cons of Gaby’s internet fame
- Platform to normalize bisexuality
- Connect with people, see the impact
Gaby’s advice for online content creators
- Frame your work in terms of your skills (e.g.: a stylist or a video editor)
- Think long-term, consider how to move platforms
The inspiration for Gaby’s money podcast
- Kept financial problems secret
- Create a show for ‘rest of us’
Gaby’s insight on why it’s easier to talk sex than money
- Sex is seen as cool, easy to dismiss biphobic people
- Insecure about money, people judge choices
Why people are turned off by traditional financial advice
- It’s often condescending, doesn’t take ‘real life’ into account
- Carries shame and only applies to 2 in 10 people
The stigma around discussing money
- Favorite sex position vs. bank balance
- The desire to be seen as ‘living the dream’
How companies take advantage of marginalized communities
- Expectation to be ‘professional gay person’
- Ask for consultation without compensation
The unique financial challenges of the LGBTQ community
- The expense of IVF/adoption, healthcare
- The wage gap, parental leave policies
- Less likely to plan for retirement
Gaby’s take on getting the queer community to share
- Not as much opportunity to see vulnerability
- Hard to unwire ‘carpe diem’ mentality
What to expect from Bad With Money
- Discussion of mental health and finances
- Queer-specific advice, systemic problems
Connect with Gaby if you’re bad with money
Resources to stop being bad with money
- 7-Step Credit Card Debt Slasher
- Bad With Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together by Gaby Dunn
- I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin
- Queer Money Facebook Group
- Subscribe on iTunes