I was out of the closet for nine years before I came out at work.
A 2014 HRC survey found that53 percent of LGBTQ Americansremain closeted at work.
While LGBTQs are vulnerable at work, its critical to explore ways to increase financial stability.
While some municipalities protect workers at the local level, many LGBTQs remain vulnerable to office politics.
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Transgender women suddenly find themselves on the losing side of thewage gap.
In 2012 and 2016, Prudential undertook a groundbreaking survey of LGBTQ financial needs.
The2016 surveyfound41%of LGBTQs are unable to make ends meet, about10% more than in2012.
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These numbers surprised me.
Were LGBTQs being offered lower salaries, perhaps as a penalty for gender nonconformity in corporate America?
Were they self-selecting into lower-earning careers than their straight counterparts?
Or were they settling for less-than-dream jobs and lower salaries, in fields where they felt safe?
Here are three tips that can increase queer Americans financial independence and options.
Why save for a future you dont believe youll have?
Smarter money management and good saving habits are needed and education is the first step.
I stumbled on the podcastQueer Moneyrecently, another relevant resource for LGBTQ financial topics.
However, sharing economy gigs can place you in close quarters with homophobic people, increasing risk.
I depended upon my rating… to keep my account active, he stated.
I came out on AirBnB for my personal safety while traveling.
I remain out as a host to deter homophobic guests, who wouldnt be comfortable in my home.
While Ive had no negative experiences, I worry anytime travelers without reviews book my room.
Learn Your Rights & Resources
Knowing your rights at work can ease stress.
Lambda Legalprovides confidential legal rights information on everything from coming out in a job interview to handling workplace discrimination.
If things dont change, LGBTQs will be in crisis as they navigate retirement and aging.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
