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SAGE App Empowering LGBTQ Elders

By Charlotte Robinson, August 21, 2024

SAGE the fabulous org dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older people is celebrating the 4th year of its app dedicated to addressing the financial needs of LGBTQ seniors. SAGECents offers a wealth of tools, information & resources to help users build financial stability & reduce economic stress. Heather Seggel, a 54-year-old SAGECents user from Ukiah, California stated, “Aging while poor is often scary & no joke. A program like SAGECents can help take the fear out of getting your finances in order. They use a light touch but do some real heavy lifting.” Gabriel S., a 67-year-old from Brooklyn, New York concluded, “The main value has been as a regular gentle reminder about managing my finances sensibly. Reading SAGECents topics & questions has helped me get more focused on reducing my debt & avoiding taking on new debt.” A new stady from HRC reveals that LGBTQ adults in the USA particularly transgender & non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to experience financial insecurity. Nearly half (48.1%) of LGBTQ adults report financial struggles compared to just 26.9% of the general public. SAGECents aims to help LGBTQ elders navigate financial challenges such as lack of familial financial support, limited access to financial literacy tools & more by providing practical resources & a supportive community SAGECents empowers users to take control of their financial futures. SAGE founded in 1978 is headquartered in NYC & is a national organization that offers supportive services & consumer resources to LGBTQ older people & their caregivers. SAGE also advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ elders, provides education & technical assistance for aging providers. 

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