Resources for those on H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and L-1 Work Visas
Where Is The Best Place To Invest Short-term Money Now?
Your short-term money (0 -3 years) is very different from your long term money (10-15 years +).
The priority is to keep that money liquid, and easily accessible. Next you want that money to keep up with inflation. Now if you can can get some interest of top of that, that will be awesome.
In this post we describe all the place you can invest your short-term money and how to think about your emergency fund.
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.
How to Build Strong Credit as a New Immigrant
How to build US credit from zero when new in the – In this post, I break down what US credit score is, what it’s used for and how to start building it with zero credit history. This is addressed to those brand new immigrants, but applies to anybody that’s looking to start building their credit history.
Mastering FIRE Tax Strategies on a Work Visa
Part of being able to successfully implement the FIRE strategy on a work visa is saving or minimizing on taxes.
Having to pay tax penalties because of tax-compliance issues goes against that. In this post, I discuss ways to be tax-compliant with overseas assets and avoid having to pay tax penalties.
FIRE Retirement Challenges: How to Overcome Them on a Work Visa
How does the strategy of Early Retirement planning (FIRE) look different for tech workers in the US. on work visas, specifically for those from India, China, Canada, the UK, Russia, Brazil, and other countries looking to retire in the next 10 years around the age of 40.
This post has the specific details.
6 Steps to Financial Success on an H-1B Visa
When you start a new job on a work visa, like H-1B, there are some key things you should do to ensure financial success. In this post, I’m providing a free resource (eBook) that addresses the top things to do to ensure a great financial start in your new job.
Roth IRA Demystified: Your Top IRA Questions Answered
Everybody seems to be aware of Roth IRA accounts, but not always sure about some of the minute details. In this post, I answer some of the questions I get from clients and prospects on the Roth IRA
Essential Financial Planning for Expats on Work Visas
What does it take to be successful in the US as a foreign national on a work visa?
Is the American dream still alive?
A fascinating conversation with fellow expat planners on this two issues.
(Includes video)
