Out in the Bay - "Marriage Penalty"?!!?!

Podcast Episode Summary

Inequality hits LGBT people right in the assets. Remember all the hype a while back about the “marriage penalty”? Actually, most of the penalties come if you canNOT marry. Federal law allows, encourages and often requires anti-gay discrimination in taxes, pensions, health care, real estate and much more. Financial advisor Mark Grace and estate planning attorney Susan von Herrmann fill us in on the extra steps queer people must take to protect themselves and their families financially. They also give a few practical tips for anyone – including straight folks – in a relationship not recognized by the U.S. government, whether or not it is recognized by your state. Eric Jansen hosts.