We analyze how sexual orientation is related to household savings using 2000 US Census data, and find that gay and lesbian couples own significantly more retirement income than heterosexuals, while cohabiting heterosexuals save more than their married counterparts. In a household savings model,...

We analyze how sexual orientation is related to household savings, comparing gay and lesbian couples to heterosexual married and cohabiting couples. Data from the 2000 United States Census show that homosexual couples significantly own more retirement and social security income than heterosexual...

We analyze how sexual orientation is related to household savings using 2000 US Census data, and find that gay and lesbian couples own significantly more retirement income than heterosexuals, while cohabiting heterosexuals save more than their married counterparts. In a household savings model,...