LGBTQ+ Financial Planning Guide

LGBTQ+ individuals and couples may face unique financial and legal considerations when planning for life’s important events. We’re here to help you navigate them.

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Additional resources

Lambda Legal: A civil rights organization with a focus on LGBTQ+ communities.

SAGE: SAGE offers help to older adults in the LGBTQ+ community.

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association: A nonprofit association of legal professionals who aid and promote legal justice for the LGBTQ+ community.

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Members of the NGLCC help people in the LGBTQ business community.

StartOut: StartOut offers events, resources and mentorships to inspire, educate and support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

GLAAD: GLAAD serves as the media advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community.

Human Rights Campaign: The HRC is a civil rights advocacy group.