Archives for Gay Marriage & Money
Spending Money on Same-Sex Anniversary Gifts
'œTrue love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.' '“ Erich Segal Jeanine and I celebrated our fifth anniversary last Thursday. We…
Walmart Same-Sex Spouse benefits Class Action
Walmart agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it discriminated against employees who were married to a spouse of the same sex by not allowing the spouse to enroll…
The Gay Marriage Tax Problem with the IRS
We were all celebrating during the Supreme Court's June 26 ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act here at QueerCents because the government's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages meant gay…
Gay Wedding Destinations and Packages
We've really come a long way since the days of fighting over the right just to hold a parade or a march through a city. You remember that? I sometimes…
Gay Marriage in New York
In the time since New York has announced that it will offer same-sex marriages, I have vacillated daily in my thoughts and opinions on the subject because, well, it's a…
Costs To Expect for a Fabulous NY Gay Wedding
Gay weddings have been legalized in New York City, so it's time to start planning your big event. You can go as extravagant or as basic as you want, but…
Queercents on Marketplace Money
On Friday's Marketplace Money, Host Tess Vigeland and Economics Editor Chris Farrell answer questions about how same-sex couples should handle assets and protect retirement money from over-taxation. Farrell points the…
The Gay Tax Shelter: Exploiting IRS Non-Recognition of Gay Marriage to Save Money
Gideon Alper publishes the Gay Couples Law Blog. The blog discusses new developments in same sex family law and estate planning. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and you can email…
Wedding Budgeting: Con’s and Pro’s for LGBT Folks
My partner and I are about ten months away from getting married, so the hardcore budgeting process is underway. I tend to be the hater of spreadsheets and anything formal…
Same-Sex Marriage and Retirement Plans
At MorningstarAdvisor, Natalie Choate answered the question below about same-sex marriage and retirement plans. She practices law in Boston, specializing in estate planning for retirement benefits. Her book, Life and…