Dear Alfredo,

In every paycheck you've ever received, you've been contributing to Social Security. Imagine knowing that, should you die, your partner won't receive the survivor benefits you've paid for.



Or imagine moving to another state, only to find that your partner will be kicked off of your health care plan.

Situations like these happen every day to GLBT people across the country. So HRC is launching a national effort TODAY to give same-sex couples and GLBT individuals the tools to navigate tax laws and ensure good financial decision-making.

HRC presents: 7 Days to a Better Financial You

Each weekday from now through April 15, we'll address one of the significant financial issues facing same-sex couples and individuals. Through a variety of simple online resources, including a webchat on financial issues, we can help answer your questions and offer helpful ideas you might not have thought of.


How do I ensure that the right person makes financial and health decisions if I am unable?
Do I need to take extra steps to make sure my loved ones are provided for?
What do I need to know about tax laws as part of a same-sex couple?
Get started now!

As part of this great program, be sure to join us for a webchat with financial advisor and Advocate contributor Joe Kapp and HRC Legal Director Lara Schwartz on Thursday, April 10 at 3 p.m. EST at www.hrc.org.

If you have specific questions that you would like to submit before the webchat, e-mail us at webchat@hrc.org.

Same-sex couples are denied more than 1,100 federal benefits and protections available to married couples. The best way to navigate this obstacle course? Getting informed, and getting organized!

I hope you'll join us.

Warmly,