Although the word ‘rich’ is not often associated with immigrants, we can attain financial independence, live full lives, and maintain our identities in the countries that we now call home. Let us show you how!
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Women lag behind men in retirement savings for many reasons; one of those reasons is the decision to stay at home to raise children. During these years, women do not have the employer retirement savings that they would otherwise have...
Season 1 Episode 5 of the rich immigrant podcast is about why we need to have more conversations about money and why we need to normalize talking about money. One of my biggest financial regrets is not talking about my...
Isn’t it wild that a 2018 study found that only one-third of adults in the USA can answer at least four of five financial literacy questions correctly? A 2018 assessment of 15-year olds found that 16% were below a proficient...
Season 1 Episode 1 is about what a money mindset is, how money mindsets are formed. This episode asks some tough questions that will force you to look inward. Lastly, this episode will show you how to develop a positive...
Season 1 Episode 3 is about to do with money right now. We talk about everything in this episode and there’s something in there for everyone regardless of their financial status. At the very end, I share some unconventional financial...
You might be wondering, what financial mistakes should new college graduates avoid? Well, I’m sharing 7 financial mistakes new college graduates should avoid based on my personal experience. Let’s go! 1. Not Having A Budget I get it, you’re finally...
What are sinking funds? Sinking funds are accounts set aside to save up for certain items that often come up outside of our normal monthly expenses and may catch us unawares. Some examples of these costs are car repairs, insurance,...
Immigrants are widely perceived to be entrepreneurial. Elon Musk (Tesla), Arianna Huffington, (Thrive Global), and Rihanna (Fenty Beauty) are only some famous immigrants today. A Harvard Business School study shows that immigrants are great entrepreneurs and the ‘immigrant mindset’ is...
Paying down debt is amazing, but so is investing to build wealth. Should I pay off debt or invest first? This is a dilemma that many of us may find ourselves on our financial journey. It can be challenging to...
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most expensive time of the year. Many of us spend money on gifts, decorations, hosting events, traveling, and so much more. According to YouGov, the...
As a newbie investor, it is important to know how to pick a mutual fund but from personal experience, the sheer volume of funds can be overwhelming. The first way to narrow down from thousands of mutual funds is to...
There are many great stories that show a rapid race to high net worth, debt payoff, or savings. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with those stories (the legal ones anyway). However, for most of us, those stories are not relatable because...
One thing I wish someone told me as soon as I moved to the USA was how to build credit as an immigrant. I learned by trial and error, and a lot of Google research. When new to a country,...
Season 1 Episode 2 talks about how COVID-19 impacts immigrants. The COVID-19 pandemic may just be the disruptor of our generation! While no one is left unscathed, immigrants are impacted in some unique ways and we talk about that in...
The term budgeting can seem restrictive but it doesn't have to be. A budget is a plan that you make for your money. A budget is you telling your money where to go. A key to building wealth is having...
When I celebrated Nigeria’s independence day on October 1st, I said that there’s nothing like the Nigerian spirit. I believed strongly that my generation has the chance to turn the tide for my country, but also across the African continent....
Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I enjoy every part of it, the airport (not really the flying part), the people watching, the feeling of discovering a place for the first or tenth time, the food, the...
It’s the beginning of the year (or any day in the year really) and you may be creating or fine-tuning your financial goals or your financial vision board. That’s amazing and I’d love to help! Here are 20 ideas of...
The holiday season is around the corner and the expenses add up quickly. When you consider gifts, clothes, food, parties, and travel (for those that live far away from family), it costs a pretty penny to celebrate. According to research,...
Many of us are intimidated by personal finance. Financial terms can be confusing but they really don’t have to be. At some point, I froze at the thought of learning about investing but not anymore! You don’t have to turn...
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Hi there! I’m Dee.
I’m a 3-time immigrant, an executive at a large global firm, a recovering procrastinator, a travel blogger, and founder of The Rich Immigrant.
I created The Rich Immigrant to fill a gap within the immigrant community.This space is inspired by my own struggles with
Armed with my own personal lessons, and with a passion to create what I wish existed, I’m excited to redefine what it means to be an immigrant, starting with us.