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The $6,000 Annual Boomer Bonus | Queer Money Ep. 607
Season 10 Episode 607
The $6,000 “Boomer Bonus” – fabulous tax break or political glitter bomb?
Starting in 2025, Uncle Sam is dangling a shiny new $6,000 tax deduction for folks 65+, or $12,000 if you’re married. Sounds fabulous, right? Well… not so fast. In this episode, we unpack who actually benefits, how the phase-outs work, and why some in our community could see a nice boost—while others get stuck sipping house wine at The Abbey.
💡 Takeaways from this episode:
- What the new $6,000/$12,000 retirement deduction really is (and isn’t).
- The income phase-out ranges that shrink your bonus.
- Real examples featuring single lesbians, married gay couples, and those bougie retirees with 1,000-thread count sheets.
- Why this isn’t a fix for Social Security (and how Gen X might get shafted… again).
- How to start planning so you keep more of your coins come retirement.
🎧 Whether you’d use $6,000 for bills, travel, or a new pair of red-bottoms, this episode breaks down what this boomer perk means for you.
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