To the queer and trans hotties (and our allies!) reading this newsletter — thank you so much for all your ongoing support for Queer & Trans Wealth over the last three years! You've all stayed with me through all the twists and turns of telling important money stories and running a tiny business, and I can't thank you enough.

Today, I'm announcing a project that I have been working on for months: The Solidarity Economy Glossary. The solidarity economy is a movement that prioritizes people and the planet over profit — and there are so many solutions already underway to make a new economy possible.

This Solidarity Economy Glossary features:

20 important words defined in plain, accessible language
Examples and caveats included in each definition
Links to related stories we have written in the past
The ability to focus on one word at a time — simply click on the arrow at the top right corner of each box to read the definition of the word

The Glossary allows you to focus on one definition at a time. Click the arrow at the top right corner of the box to read the definition of a word. This is designed to prevent overwhelm.

Read the Solidarity Economy Glossary here

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This is a living document. We'll update the Solidarity Economy Glossary as new terms arise and as definitions change. We are open to suggestions and corrections. Simply send an email to hello@queerandtranswealth.org, and we'll consider it.

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Donate to support our work. This glossary was made possible by the financial support of donors, grants, and gifts. Make a donation so we can continue our vital work.

More glossaries in the works:

Homebuying Glossary — to help you navigate buying their first home
Retirement Glossary — to help you build retirement savings
Credit Repair Glossary — to help you fix your credit
Ethical Investing Glossary — to help you invest your money in alignment with your values

Announcements and updates:

ICYMI: I'm commissioning two personal essays from queer and/or trans writers, thanks to our friends at Freelance Opportunities! Submit your pitches by tonight (Oct 8, 2026) at midnight. Read the pitch call here.
Thanks to an anonymous donor, I'm publishing one more story from this round of pitches! What a delight!
I pay writers $300 for their personal essays, and it costs another $300 to edit the stories and make graphics that increase our reach on Instagram. If you're interested in sponsoring a story, simply respond to this email or send us a message at hello@queerandtranswealth.org.

Coming up next week: I wrote an essay commissioned by the Cookie Jar Collective, a project that's creating a collective savings fund for freelancers and gig workers. I wrote about this new wave I'm on called freelancemaxxing. I'm so excited for you to read it! 💌

Thank you again for your support,

— Leo

Introducing: The Solidarity Economy Glossary