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Stop Being Fabulously Broke: David and John Auten-Schneider on Gay Men, Money, and Retirement

September 25, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Gay men are great at living fabulously. Retiring fabulously is a different story. David and John Auten-Schneider went from $51,000 in credit card debt to financial independence and now spend their time helping other gay men figure out why their bank account does not match the life they want. They join Rick for episode 400 to talk about the scarcity mindsets, status spending, and financial blind spots that keep LGBTQ men working longer than they have to. If you are in your 50s or 60s and have not saved enough, this episode is not a lecture. It is a plan. Key Takeaways: How David and John went from $51,000 in debt to financial independence and what that actually requiredWhy gay men face unique financial pressures that straight financial advice does not account forThe scarcity mindset that keeps LGBTQ men from building real wealth even when they earn wellHow to determine your retirement runway and when you can realistically stop workingWhy paying off debt and building assets require the same discipline applied in a different directionThe Retirement Readiness Review and what it can tell you about where you actually stand About John & David David and John, are husbands living their fabulous life. They help other gay men like you who also want to live an amazing life without sacrificing your financial security. Their Queer Money™ podcast, provides  tools and resources to help you live fabulously, not fabulously broke. The are also the creators of the Queer Money Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator Connect With John & David Website Instagram Facebook Queer Money Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator   Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community

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