For Richer, For Poorer

Nancy

WNYC Studios

Gay, Documentary, Society & Culture, Sexuality, Lgtbq, Lesbian, Relationships, Asian, Politics, Conversations, Storytelling, Health & Fitness, Homosexuality

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2019

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Marriage equality meant more dollars in the bank for lots of queer people. But what if getting married goes against your identity or is simply not possible?

Queer Money Matters is Nancy's series about the straight economy and how queer people navigate it.

Music in this episode by Jeremy Bloom and Tigue. Theme by Alexander Overington.

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0:00.0	We bought a house together a few years ago and our tax account immediately was like, so
0:10.5	you're getting married, right?
0:11.5	It really was only when we got married that she felt safe and secure enough to make that
0:17.1	leap.
0:18.1	Odds are, I will be solo and then just have friends, but friends don't help pay rent.
0:29.2	From WNYC Studios, you're listening to Nancy.
0:32.4	With your host, Tobin Lowe and Kathy too.
0:46.1	This is Queer Money Matters.
0:48.1	Our series about how reaching financial milestones can be harder for queer people.
0:53.0	Today, we're talking about marriage.
0:55.2	We are and Kathy.
0:56.8	I just want to start by saying I know that you are all about maximizing your returns.
1:01.9	I remember there was a time where you were always signing up for new credit cards because
1:06.4	then you get the miles and then you get free trips and you didn't pay for a flight for
1:10.2	like five years.
1:11.2	It's true.
1:12.2	It's very true.
1:13.2	So I am curious, would you ever get married just for the financial benefits?
1:19.4	Yes.
1:20.4	You would.
1:21.4	1000% yes.
1:22.4	Okay.
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