We have seen the radical growth of anti-immigrant policies from the Trump Administration in recent months. Almost every day, the news comes down with some of the most dehumanizing and disgraceful policies this country has ever seen. But there\’s something radical you can do to fight back: personal finance is a powerful tool to resist. […]
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We have gotten many requests from Immigrant Finance readers for our favorite personal finance books. The right book can be a real gamechanger. Each of these books has had a profound impact on the way we view money and life. So without further ado, here are our recommendations of our 5 favorite personal finance books.
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Looking for podcasts by and for immigrants? There are tons of personal finance podcasts that provide very useful content for immigrants. Many cover various personal finance topics including setting financial goals, budgeting, saving for retirement, investing, etc. It\’s no surprise that some of our FAVORITE podcasts ever are personal finance podcasts led by podcasters who
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We know it´s hard to move to a new country and figure out the financial system. There is no easy way to find information about what financial moves you need to be doing. It is difficult to find resources about what you should be trying to learn. We know because we´ve been there. And that´s
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Health insurance is one of those things that we love and hate. Depending on your immigration status, many immigrants can sign up for health insurance. That´s because you don´t have to be a citizen to be eligible. But not all immigrants have a right to register for health insurance coverage, sadly. It is a complete
We all face times of uncertainty, difficult challenges, and instability. Whether we like it or not, it´s just part of life. We have a choice of how to respond – we can either become destroyed by the uncertainty we face or, alternatively, we can focus on how we react and what steps we can take,
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Have you made little to no progress with your money goals despite doing everything you can to improve your skills in budgeting, saving, and paying down credit card debt? That might be because you aren\’t using the most important area of your mind that you have available to think about money. Real progress on money
Saving up an emergency fund is such an important step to take in personal finance. If you are an immigrant, saving for an emergency fund is even more crucial. It can make or break your ability to fight and survive immigration problems, help you be ready pay for the expenses of applying for immigration status,
There is a lot of misunderstanding about how can immigrants open bank accounts. Yes, you can! In the United States, banks should not ask what your immigration status is. Many do not require you to have legal status. There are ways to establish your identity without having status or a social security number. Opening a
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