You wake up one day and it dawns on you, that somehow “You are your parents retirement fund”. In this guest post on Retirement Daily, I discuss some practical steps that will allow you to emerge unscathed on the other side.
Family dynamics, as well as the stage your parents are in on their retirement journey, will determine what’s practical in your situation.
The solutions may be the same, but foreign-born individuals are likely to have a different outlook. So I delve into the implications and expectations of that as well.
Over communicating and lots of kindness will be key to getting through the situation.
If this is you, take a deep breath – all is not lost. There are a lot of practical ideas, including government programs that you may be able to tap into. At the end of the day, you want to help your family, and you’ll probably be able to, but don’t ignore your retirement savings, which is key.
Here is a link to the full article You Are Your Parents Retirement Fund – Now What?
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How to Prepare for a Layoff on a Work Visa
Good financial planning will ensure you are well-prepared for when bad things happen.
If you are on a work visa, and you get laid off – you have 60 days to find another job or leave the country. In this post, I provide a list of things you can do ahead of time to avoid having to scramble last minute if laid off.
Can I Invest In Stocks On An H-1B Visa?
In today’s post, I’ll discuss how to grow your wealth in the US via investing in the stock market when on a work visa. The work visas in question are H-1B, O-1, L-1, E3, TN, and H1B1, even though the most common one, due to the numbers given out, is the H-1B.
Afraid To Talk To Your Kids About Money? My Mom Is Not
I talked to my kids about money starting with the day they tried making a fuss at the store about something.
It’s very interesting to hear of this experiences from my youngest. In this guest post, she details what she remembers about those money lessons and the impact they have had on her. Very interesting.
