Social Security benefits

SSAB: Individuals in same-sex marriages should not wait to submit applications for Social Security benefits if they believe they are eligible

Steve Lee, Editor11 years ago03 mins

WASHINGTON — Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Social Security and Medicare benefits may soon be available to same-sex couples in the District of Columbia and the 13 states recognizing same-sex marriage. June 26, in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court ruled Section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional, finding…

Fees take 66 percent of retirement money!

LGBT Weekly12 years ago12 years ago36 mins

It’s doubtful you are as nerdy as me and watch PBS Frontline. However, I encourage everyone to watch the program titled The Retirement Gamble that aired April 23 (it’s easy to find online). This show is one of the best I’ve seen that exposes many of the hidden shenanigans the financial industry pulls over middle-class…

The Money Shot

Are your investments gay-friendly?

LGBT Weekly12 years ago12 years ago06 mins

The LGBT community is extremely thoughtful and generous in donating to charitable organizations. We give our money and time to issues that personally matter to us. It’s easy to understand which organizations are helping HIV+ people, counseling LGBT youth or fighting for marriage equality. You know that your efforts are going toward important personal beliefs….

Social networks impact your credit score?

LGBT Weekly12 years ago12 years ago25 mins

Pretty much everyone is using at least one of the social network sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. We connect with friends, family and colleagues using these sites. Some connections we haven’t even met in person. What if these connections were used to determine our credit scores? It’s not happening on a large…

Lessons from the recession

LGBT Weekly12 years ago12 years ago06 mins

Remember September 2007? That’s when the stock market was at an all-time high. Within 18-months it dropped by almost 50 percent. Just last week, after four long years, the market finally made it back to that September 2007 high point. It has been a tough time for everyone in the world, but we learned some…

Same-sex couples denied thousands in Social Security

Steve Lee, Editor12 years ago05 mins

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Many same-sex couples are losing out on thousands of dollars a year in Social Security benefits because the federal government doesn’t recognize gay marriage, a new report finds. When a partner dies, the surviving spouse in a same-sex couple isn’t eligible for the average $1,184 in monthly survivor’s benefits that widow’s…

Under my umbrella, ella, ella … policy

Steve Lee, Editor12 years ago05 mins

The Money Shot BY STEVE DOSTER There’s a little known insurance policy that is inexpensive and great to have. It’s called an umbrella policy and it also goes by the more technical name of “excess liability policy.” It protects your savings and assets if you are ever sued. Auto and homeowners insurance have liability coverage…

HRC releases 2018 Buyer’s Guide just in time for holiday shopping season

LGBT Congressional Staff Association joins call for action to address sexual harassment

Jeff Sessions joins anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation in a closed door meeting

Fourth annual Truth Awards to honor and recognize African Americans in the LGBTQ community

Sen. Toni Atkins to become first woman to lead California Senate

HRC joins allies to demand a clean DREAM Act

Social Security benefits