In this first-ever global edition of our Gay Cities Series, we're heading to the land of maple syrup, mounties, and mild manners — but don’t let the politeness fool you. Canada is fierce when it comes to welcoming LGBTQ+ retirees.

From coastal charm in Halifax to queer-friendly arts in Victoria, we’re dishing on the top 5 Canadian cities where affordability, healthcare, and inclusivity meet. We’re rating each destination using our brand-new Queer Money® Retirement Rating, giving you a smarter way to choose where to live your next, best chapter.

• Windsor has mild winters, a killer view of Detroit, and rent that won’t melt your retirement budget.
• Calgary skips the sales tax and delivers majestic mountains and queer community spirit.
• Halifax is slow, sweet, and secretly one of Canada’s most affordable queer hubs.
• Victoria brings beachy vibes and progressive energy, if your wallet can handle it.
• Ottawa scores big with healthcare, green space, and Pride that pops.

🏳️‍🌈 Whether you're planning your next move or just manifesting it, this episode delivers the data — and the drama — so you can plan a retirement that’s as fabulous as you are.

👉 Plus: Find out which countries we’re covering next, and get access to our Queer Money® Retirement Card at QueerMoneyPodcast.com/cities

Listen now and start planning your fabulous foreign future. Because if you're gonna retire, make it queer, eh?

• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:32 - Windsor
• 3:00 - Calgary
• 6:20 - Halifax
• 7:26 - Victoria
• 9:12 - Ottawa
• 10:32 - Wrap up

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On this week’s Queer Money, we’re serving up some real talk with a side of glitter.✨ We're diving into the fabulous façade many LGBTQ+ folks feel pressured to maintain—and asking the hard question: is your bank account living its truth, or is it buried under a pile of maxed-out credit cards and designer receipts?

Take our juicy little quiz to find out whether you’re financially fierce or financially faking it. 💁‍♂️ Along the way, we unpack why so many of us feel like we have to look rich, even when we’re barely scraping by. Spoiler: capitalism, trauma, and queer culture have some explaining to do.

But don’t worry—we’re not here just to spill the tea. We’re dishing up strategies to help you stop pretending and start planning for the kind of wealthy life that’s actually fabulous (not just filtered). 🌈💰

Tune in, take the quiz, and let’s trade in the shame for something that shines.

• ✨ Financial authenticity is the new black - We’re ditching the performative wealth and embracing real money talk—because pretending to be rich is soooo last season.
• 💅 Yes, you can live fabulously—but let’s keep it financially honest - We’re talking glitter and grounding. You deserve a lifestyle that feels good and makes sense for your wallet.
• 📝 Take the quiz, boo - We’ve got a fun (but kinda eye-opening) quiz to help you clock your financial habits—and maybe uncover some truths you've been ducking like a Grindr ghoster.
• 🗣️ It’s time we normalize queer money convos - Money stress shouldn’t be a secret shame. Let’s make it a community conversation—like Drag Race recaps, but with spreadsheets.
• 📊 Track your spending like you track your steps (or your ex) - Start with a simple budget. Essentials + savings = the real glow-up.
• 💸 Build that flex fund, honey - Because life throws shade and unexpected bills. A flex fund is your financial fan for when things get hot.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:12 - Fabulous Quiz
• 4:10 - Why is it so expensive to be gay?
• 7:02 - Money moves to be financially fierce
• 10:06 - What's next

This Ever wonder how LGBTQ icons like Anderson Cooper, RuPaul, and Elton John went from fabulous to filthy rich? On this episode of Queer Money, we spill the financial tea on how these legends stacked their coins—with side hustles, savvy real estate moves, and unapologetically owning their brand. From primetime news desks to the main stage of Drag Race, they’ve turned their queer power into powerhouse portfolios.

We’re not just gagging over their glam—we’re breaking down the money moves you can actually steal (the legit kind) to build your own wealth. Because financial freedom isn’t just fierce—it’s a form of resistance. So tune in, get inspired, and remember: the goal isn’t just to get rich, it’s to lift the whole damn community while you do it.

• ✨ Anderson, Ru, and Elton didn’t just get lucky—they made bold, brilliant money moves (and looked fabulous doing it).
• 💼 Side hustles, real estate, and brand power aren’t just for celebs—you can werk them too.
• 💖 Building wealth isn’t just about balling out—it’s about lifting up your queer fam along the way.
• 🔥 Financial freedom? It’s not only fierce. It’s revolutionary.
• 💸 Take a page from their playbook and start stacking your own glam-filled coins.

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