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The Rich Immigrant93: 2023 Year End Q&A (Career, Money, Reflections and More)Send us a textIts the last episode on 2023 and in similar fashion, I am answering your questons and they came in hot. In this episode of the podcast, I answer listener questions across Career, Finances, Personal Reflections and so on. In this episode I answer question on1. One thing I'm most proud of in 20232. What I'm looking forward to in 20243. My biggest financial lesson of 20234. I'm terrible at tracking my spending in different categories, What works for you?5. The financial impact of friendships6. Ex-husband owes $5,000, should I let it...
2023-12-2350 minThe Rich Immigrant92: Reacting to Six Personal Finance Hot TakesSend us a textHot takes are so freaking popular and they're clickbaitey (is that a word) but they seem to work. The thing is though, they are hardly ever 100% true and there's always nuance to things in the world of personal finance. In this week's episode of the podcast, I respond to 6 hot takes and share my personal opinions/thoughts. Again, am I always right? No! This is not financial advice, just me sharing my nuanced views. Personal finance is personal, always sort through information with your own internal filter! Tha...
2023-11-2725 minThe Rich Immigrant91: 5 Boundaries You Need This Holiday SeasonSend us a textThe Holiday season is here and this episode is inspired by the OG podcaster, Myliek. In a recent episode, she briefly touched on boundaries over the holiday season and my brain went...pingggg and here we are. This got me thinking about how often we hear or even we talk about getting through the holiday season and that does not sound enjoyable. So this episode is a reminder for all of us to set the following boundaries especially this season:1. Set Boundaries with yourself and pour into yourself2. Se...
2023-11-1827 minThe Rich Immigrant90: The Ease of Lifestyle Inflation And How To Avoid ItSend us a textIn this episode, I use a recent hilarious real life experience to analogize how lifestyle creep can happen. In this episode I talk aboutHow I recently adjusted to a new level of convenience without knowing itWhat lifestyle creep/inflation isHow I avoided lifestyle creep early on in my career but also honestly shared how I have allowed for some conveniences since thenI share about the different extremes we can turn to as our incomes increaseFour ways to keep lifestyle creep/inflation in checkI wrap up the episode with a...
2023-11-0825 minThe Rich Immigrant89: Do You Need A Side HustleSend us a textYou've probably seen something about someone scaling a side hustle to six figures and beyond. Side hustles are not new but they've gotten a sexy makeover in recent years. In addition, with rising costs, side hustles are a necessity for many. But is a side hustle right for you?In this episode of the podcast, I talk about:1. Stats around side hustles according to a recent survey and McKinsey report2. My parents and their side hustles3. My side hustle history as a student4. When a side h...
2023-10-2429 minThe Rich Immigrant88: My Experience Opening a 529 College Savings Account & What You Need To KnowSend us a textWe did it Joe! After two years of having it as a goal, I finally opened a 529 college savings account for my unborn child(ren). In this episode, I share my experience breaking down the conversation into the following:What is a 529 accountWhy this account versus other investment vehiclesWhy I opened it without having a kidHow im able to open an account pre-kidWhat Happens IF I Make more than one kid?How I actually opened the accountHow much do you n...
2023-10-0724 minThe Rich Immigrant87: Birthday Episode - Lessons from the past year.Send us a textIts my birthweek and in this episode of the podcast, I chose to start a new tradition here. I share lessons i've learned or that have been reaffirmed in the past year. Happy Birthday to my fellow virgo/September babies!! Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please give the podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs to hear these conversations. P...
2023-09-2025 minThe Rich Immigrant86: Big News - I Moved To Tokyo JapanSend us a textYou heard/read that right. I'm still in shock and I don't think it'll sink in that I now live here for a while. In this episode, I talk about:1. My move from Minneapolis USA to Tokyo, Japan a week ago2. Why Japan3. What the move means for this platform4. How I'm feeling from when it came up, to leading up to the move, to 5 days in Tokyo5. How this move feels different from other moves and ways moving abroad will humble you6. What this move m...
2023-09-0637 minThe Rich Immigrant85: How To Pay Off Your Mortgage FasterSend us a textI'll be honest, this topic has been on my mind since I bought my home a year ago. I'm simply one of those people that aren;t comfortable owning a certain amount of money. I figured I'm not the only one that has these thoughts so lets talk about how to pay off your mortgage faster.. In this episode, we talk about:2 situations where it might not be the best idea to accelerate paying down a mortgageFour ways to pay down a mortgage faster than scheduledPitfalls to avoid when paying d...
2023-09-0128 minThe Rich Immigrant84: Investing With Friends w/ Kemi Onabanjo-JosephSend us a textI'm so excited to finally have this part of my conversation with one of my best friends about money and friendships. In this conversation, Kemi and I not only model money conversation, but we tackle insightful aspects of money and friendships. Our conversation covers: Her first financial aha momentGraduating from her MBA with student loans and how she started her path to paying them offHow and why she decided to pay off debt and still invest at the same timeWhat a money circle is and her first experience getting into a...
2023-08-231h 29The Rich Immigrant83: Reflecting On The Biggest Promotion Of My Career & Answering Your QuestionsSend us a textThe podcast is back with Season 8!! I'm kicking off this season by reflecting on some amazing news! I got the biggest promotion of my career, effective July 1, I was admitted into the Partnership at the firm I work for. I've had some time to reflect and also took over 20 questions from you. In this episode, I talk about: My reaction to the promotionWhether I always wanted to be a partner from day 1My best career strategies that helped me get to where I amStaying in one place vs job hopping (m...
2023-08-161h 05The Rich Immigrant82: Mid Year Recap and Q&ASend us a textWe have finally come to the end of the longest season. Even as I look back on the last six months of my life, what a rollercoaster it has been! In this final episode of this season, we talk aboutMy half-year recap and I answer 6 listener questions onHow I got my first promotion at WorkNavigating professional and career growth abroadPaying off student loans vs maxing out retirementHow long is too long before a promotion or new companyWhen to buy a houseTips for someone starting their personal finance journey in...
2023-06-1838 minThe Rich Immigrant81: The Growing Costs Of Being a BridesmaidSend us a textWhat does it cost to be a bridesmaid in 2023? The financial cost of being a bridesmaid is regional, cultural, and situation-specific. However, we can all agree that things seem to have gotten a bit out of hand in recent times. It is a great honour to be asked to stand next to a close friend or family member on one of the most important days of their lives, but it can also get expensive. I love a beautiful wedding but not one that put people in debt. In this week's episode o...
2023-06-0627 minThe Rich Immigrant80: Why I'm Changing My Mind On Life Insurance As A Single PringleSend us a textIt's very obvious that life insurance should be a part of financial plans for those that have dependent children, and spouses, but what about singles? Up till now, I've either said no to life insurance or at lest, I have been on the fence. In this week's episode of the podcast, I talk about why I'm changing my mind about life insurance including:1. Life insurance that I do have through work2. Recent events that have caused me to reconsider my stance on life insurance3. Why I think I'l...
2023-05-2420 minThe Rich Immigrant79: Reflections on How To Get Rich NetflixSend us a textIf you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have thoughts on this Netflix series by Ramit Sethi. Sethi is somewhat of a household name in the personal finance space and I've read his book and frequently shared his podcasts on the gram. In this episode though, I share my reflections on the Netflix series. I talk about1. Themes from the show2. Diversity of the cast3. How they kept things interesting so maybe the most interesting money series I've seen in a while4. What I love the mo...
2023-05-1818 minThe Rich Immigrant78: The Best Of The Rich Immigrant PodcastSend us a textIn honor of April being Financial Literacy Month, I wanted to share some of the best episodes of the podcast over the last (almost) 3 years. Let's break it down into 4 categories of podcast episodes that are helping immigrant build their financial literacy but also live fully at home and abroad:Most Popular Episodes (Listener Faves)1. Building Adult Friendships - Episode 59 with Kemi Onabanjo Joseph2. What's Your Money Mindset - Season 1 Ep 13. 20 Years An Immigrant - The Highs & Lows - Episode 584. How Sayo Became Work Optional A...
2023-04-2724 minThe Rich Immigrant77: How To Calculate How Much You Need For RetirementSend us a textEveryone tells you that you need to save and invest for retirement, but what does that mean in concrete numbers? How much do you need to save/invest over time to be on track to retire without being a 'burden' to the next generation? In this episode, I talk about:1. 2 different ways to calculate how much you need to save/invest for retirement2. Method 1 is replacing a percentage of your income at retirement. See this retirement calculator3. Method 2 is working towards a specific investment goal based on your calculation...
2023-04-0526 minThe Rich Immigrant76: Money in my 20s vs 30s: Looking Back & Looking AheadSend us a textWhen my friend suggested that I talk about this on the podcast, I said, why not? In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the state of my finances during the following phases of my lifeMy early 20s - super brokeIn my mid 20s - got a full-time job, started to pay off debt, Felt behind, and isolated financiallyIn my late 20s - debt free, budget traveler, saw the impact of not having a willIn my early thirties - moved to another country, took a pay cutMy mid-30s...
2023-03-3028 minThe Rich Immigrant75: Confession - How Procrastinating Cost Me MoneySend us a textProcrastinating can be expensive and I certainly experienced that last year. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways that my procrastination ended up costing me money in 2022. 1. Last-minute eye exam and glasses order2. Last-minute flight bookings3. Signing up for city-subsidized parking at work4. Corporate credit card expenses5. Canceling services timelyAs you can see, all of these were avoidable, yet here we are. I'm human and I'll still make money mistakes from time to time. Now that it's out in the world, I want to normalize...
2023-03-2417 minThe Rich Immigrant74: The Silicon Valley Bank Break Down You NeedSend us a textWelcome back to the podcast! There's been so much going on so I had to address this head-on, and in doing so, break things down. There's been a lot of sensational headlines, and even misinformation so I decided to share a bit for informational and educational purposes. This is NOT financial advice. In this episode, I talk about:1. Silicon Valley Bank's background2. How Bank's make money3. What went wrong for SVB (Silicon Valley Bank)4. How SVB's collapse affect depositors, shareholders, and other investors5. Whether the government is...
2023-03-1729 minThe Rich Immigrant73: How Black Tax Affects Immigrants & What We Can Do About itSend us a textIf you know an immigrant, there's there's a good chance you know someone that pay Black Tax every month. Is Black tax a blessing or a burden? Let's talk! In honor of Black History Month, let's talk Black Tax and Immigrant/BIPOC community.The origins of Black TaxBlack Tax in my family growing up and how it was the normWhen does gratitude turn into guilt and an inability to say no even at our own expense?Why we don't talk about Black TaxHow Black Tax affects our ability to build w...
2023-02-1527 minThe Rich Immigrant72: 5 Lessons From Buying My First HomeSend us a textI've been wanting to share this for a while now and I'm glad to finally be sharing this. Purchasing your home is a big deal, purchasing your first home as a single person and without family is a bigger deal. In this episode, I talk about 5 lessons I learned from purchasing my first home. 1. 20% Downpayment may not work for everyone2. Understand the eligibility rules of any home buyer programs you look into3. You get what you negotiate. Negotiate everything!4. I love my home but I still don't like o...
2023-02-0224 minThe Rich Immigrant71: 7 Things To Do Differently With Your Finances This YearSend us a textHappy new yearrrr. As you'll hear in the energy in this episode, I'm excited to be back with Season 7 of the podcast. In this episode, I talk about 7 things we need to do differently with our finances this year. 1. Addressing the convenience of online shopping because online shopping has proven to be a budget killer2. Being intentional about where you put your money based on your goals.3. Budgeting and sticking to it4. Diversifying your income stream5. Earning some interest on your savings because why not?6. Budgeting f...
2023-01-2520 minThe Rich Immigrant70: 2022 Recap & Special AnnouncementSend us a textIn this bonus episode, join me as I sit down as I reflect on 2022. and share an exciting announcement. In this episode, I 1. Thank You the listener for being along for the ride2. Share about how this year has been equal parts wonderful and heavy! Many high highs and low lows3. Share about how I'm winding down the year and spending the holidays4. Share about my finances for 2022 overall5. Share about the wealth building clinic and financial vision board session that Shida and I are hosting on S...
2022-12-2123 minThe Rich Immigrant69: Important Conversations To Have With Your Parents NowSend us a textIn time for the holiday season, this episode discusses a timely reminder for important conversations to have with your parents as you gather around the table or even a facetime call. In this episode, I discussHaving picture conversations about what retirement will look likeEstate planning discussionsQuestions to ask your parents about where they plan to live in retirementUnderstanding their financial situationUnderstanding the emotional support your parents needUnderstanding your parents' wishes, Clarifying responsibilities and expectationsPersonal examples from my lifeMoney & aging are topics people try to avoid but they ar...
2022-12-0119 minThe Rich Immigrant68: Retirement Investing 101Send us a textLet's break down retirement investing as simply as I possibly can. In this episode, I talk about:The burden of being the sandwich generation and the norm for kids to provide for their aging parents in certain culturesWhy it is important to invest for retirement and why investing for retirement is generational wealthTypes of accounts to use to invest for retirementWhy investing through an employer first may be a good ideaRetirement investing alternatives without employer match (IRA, ISA, TFSA)Explaining what a brokerage isRoth IRA vs Traditional IRAPrioritising investing for...
2022-11-2327 minThe Rich Immigrant67: How Ayooluwa Paid Down $45k in Debt In A Year Working With Door DashSend us a textAyooluwa really paid off $45k of student loan debt in one year and it took an incredible amount of focus and sacrifice. I'm excited to bring you our conversation this week. In this episode, we talk about: How and why she moved to the United States in 2016How she took a leap of faith after a fully funded scholarship by the Nigerian government did not materialize at the last minuteHow she funded her Master's Degree with a combination of savings, scholarships, and a loanHow she got a co-signer for her loan as an...
2022-11-1637 minThe Rich Immigrant66: 5 Things You Should Know In November 2022Send us a textLet chit chat this episode while I share 5 things you should know about in November 20221. The Fed has raised interest rates again. What does this mean and what did the Fed say to expect?2. The twitter saga with Elon Musk. #drama #MrErratic3. Tech job freezes and downsizing announcements4. IRS announced limits for 401ks, IRAs, and HSAs for 2023. Let's talk about it5. Powerball lottery is at $1.9billion. What would you do if you won a huge sum of money? Let's talk about the man that won $30 million in...
2022-11-0915 min
Unconditionally Worthy PodcastEP 60: Don’t Confuse Your Net Worth With Your Self-Worth with Dee OlateruIn this episode of The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast, I welcome Dee Olateru, a speaker, podcaster, CPA, and Founder of The Rich Immigrant, an online financial literacy platform and community built to empower 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to attain financial independence, lead full lives, and live authentically. Listen in to learn how to break up with hustle culture, separate your self-worth from your net worth, and live a richer life.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…Dee’s self-worth journey: Facing her inner critic & Always returning to her worthiness.Unique experiences and challenges immigrants have...
2022-11-0849 minThe Rich Immigrant65: How To Make The Best Choices During Open EnrollmentSend us a textWhen I first started at my full-time job 13 years ago, benefits enrollment and open enrollemt were foreign languages to me. With no one to talk to, I read part of the jargon, made my elections, and kept it moving for SIX years. It would take me that much time to realize that I'd been selecting the wrong health insurance plan . It's that time of the year when employees of companies in the USA are making their benefits elections.In this episode, I explain key open enrollment reminders. I talk about1. S...
2022-11-0219 minThe Rich Immigrant64: How To Best Position Yourself &Your Finances In A RecessionSend us a textOG Listeners will recall we had this recession conversation in June (Episode 54 of the podcast). However, since thenCentral banks have continued to struggle to control the flow of money and the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 5 different times this year (so far)Inflation reports for September show inflation at 8.2%. Thats still high!Gas prices have fallen a bit but they're still high and OPEN is decreasing oil production starting in November 2022.I share all this to say that there is still volatility and the signs of a...
2022-10-2622 minThe Rich Immigrant63: How Alex Attained Financial Independence At Age 30 By Investing In The Stock MarketSend us a textAlex Mason is a passionate investor and curator of the best stock market ideas. Since 2018, he has been the host of Stock Stories, a podcast and now, YouTube channel, helping investors decode the business behind the stock. He is studying every component of the S&P 500, and sharing everything he learns. After graduating from MIT and starting work as an aerospace engineer, he realized there was much more to money than just working hard and trading time for it. After discovering investing in his early 20s, he and his wife eventually bui...
2022-10-1959 minThe Rich Immigrant62: 10 Signs You're Ready For A New Job/CareerSend us a textUnless you've been living under a rock, you've seen some pretty wild statistics about the Great Resignation and people leaving their jobs. How do you know that you are ready for a new job or career? Let's talk about it. In this episode, I talk about:1. 10 signs that it is time to look elsewhere2. If you've decided that it might be time to leave, Remember thatIt's okay not to be clear on the exact next steps but start with what you don't want and follow your curiousityYou should b...
2022-10-1524 minThe Rich Immigrant61: Should You Rent or Buy A Home (Busting Myths)Send us a textWe're back!!!!! In this week's episode, we are taking on the rent vs buy debacle. In this episode, I talk about:1. How my dad asked me when Id buy a home as soon as I got a full-time job2. Building wealth while renting vs buying3. Are you throwing away money by renting?4. Breaking down the make-up of mortgage payments and what portion is actually building wealth5. Why just comparing rent to mortgage is actually an apples to oranges comparison6. Pros and cons of renting7. Pros a...
2022-10-0519 minThe Rich Immigrant60: The Fine Line Between Being Cheap vs Being FrugalSend us a textThis week's episode is inspired by conversations and observations that I have made lately. No one likes to be called cheap, but there's a fine line between being cheap and being frugal so let's talk about it. In this episode, I talk about:1. What it means to be cheap or miserly2. Examples of cheap behaviors3. What I am NOT referring 4. What it means to be frugal5. Examples of frugal behavior6. Where the fine line between being cheap vs frugality gets crossed7. 4 Questions to find out if...
2022-09-2118 minThe Rich Immigrant59. On Building Adult Friendships & How We MetSend us a textFriendships & community have been a recurring theme on my mind this year. How can we live rich lives without rich relationships? In this episode, I have a long-awaited conversation with one of my besties, Kemi Onabanjo - Joseph. In this episode, you'll hear a lot of laughter, reflection, and wisdom, as we take you on a journey. We talk about: How we met (how a seemingly insignificant IG moment birthed something bigger than us)What is something Kemi is learning this season?How we have stayed connected over time despite living on di...
2022-09-071h 02The Rich Immigrant58. 20 Years An Immigrant - The Journey & LessonsSend us a textThis past weekend made 20 years since I stepped on American soil as a wide-eyed, sheltered 16-year-old eager to take on the world on her own for the first time and in a new country. I couldn't think of a better way to kick off Season 6 of the podcast. In my most personal episode yet, I'm doing my best to compress 20 years into 30 minutes. In this episode I talk about and share lessons from the following segments of my journey:1. Getting through University and my career progression so far2. F...
2022-08-3130 minThe Rich ImmigrantBig Personal Updates & Q&ASend us a textIt's the season finale of Season 5 and in my usual fashion, I'm wrapping up the season with some personal updates and answering 3 listener/community questions. In this episode, I share about:1. My big update - I'm buying my first homeI share why I changed my mind about buying a homeMy honest thoughts on buying a home right now includingCurrent interest ratesHome PricesWhat I'm most proud of right now2. What's going on in my portfolio year to date3. Listener Q&A - I answer these three questions from listeners...
2022-06-2330 minThe Rich ImmigrantWhat Do You Need To Know About iBonds?Send us a textA few weeks ago, I posted about iBonds on Instagram, and not only was there a lot of interest but I also learned that many people didn't know about them. Since Instagram is only snippets, I wanted to record this podcast episode to get into iBonds a little bit more. As always, the goal is to share the knowledge so that you can make the right decision for you/your family. In this episode, I answer the following questions:What is a bond and what is an iBond?Where have iBonds been...
2022-06-1518 minThe Rich ImmigrantHow To Invest For Your Kids (Without Going Broke)Send us a textThis topic is near to my heart, and yours I presume! As immigrants and BIPOC, especially, we know all about Black Tax but we want to lessen the burden for the next generation. In this week's episode, we talk about how to invest for your kids even if you don't have kids yet. We cover:Take care of yourself first (financially)What you teach and model is more important than how much you pass onMaking investing and financial literacy part of everyday conversations (age-appropriate, of course)Open a 529 college savings account (or...
2022-06-0826 minThe Rich ImmigrantHow To Prepare Your Finances For A RecessionSend us a textWe need to continue the conversation around what is happening in the market so that each person can respond accordingly based on his/her financial situation. We saw a dip in economic activity in the first quarter, and there have been talks of bear markets, but what should we know at this time?In this episode, I talk about:1. What is a recession?2. Who declares recessions in the United States3. The best time to prepare for a recession3. 8 Tips for handling your finances in the face...
2022-06-0119 minThe Rich ImmigrantHow Sayo Became Work Optional At Age 33Send us a textYou read the title right! Sayo and her husband accomplished this while living in Nigeria until they relocated to Canada in 2020. I'm so inspired and energized by this episode. What a journey and a testament to what is possible. I'm convinced that there's something for everyone in this episode. Sayo Tola –Adenaike is a Personal Finance Educator and Global Professional Accountant withover 15 years of experience. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ofNigeria, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK, and the Chartered Professional
2022-05-2554 minThe Rich Immigrant52: What's Going On With The Fed and Interest Rates In Plain English?Send us a textThe stock market has been in rollercoaster mode so far in 2022 and who knows what's next? There are certainly a lot of opinions out there but no one has a crystal ball. There's also a lot of jargon being thrown around. My goal with today's episode is to break down the jargon and explain what in the world is going on with the Fed such that someone with the least around of interest has a basic understanding so they can make informed decisions.In this episode, I talk about:1...
2022-05-1124 minThe Rich Immigrant51: 12 Ways To Save Money On TravelSend us a textI promised I would share more travel tips and so I'm back with 12 tips to save you money on travel starting with your very next trip. Travel (even budget) is a luxury but it doesn't have to be out of reach and there are ways to make it happen. Travel has enriched my life and I want to share ways for you to experience it as wellIn this episode, I share 12 tips to save money on travel:1. Travel to places where your home currency will go further2...
2022-05-0421 minThe Rich Immigrant50: Types of Bank Accounts You Should Have, And How ManySend us a textWhen you're getting your financial house in order, you might wonder how many bank accounts you should have and what types of bank accounts? In this episode, I do not share a magical number, instead I help you cHow having multiple accounts can help you stay on track and organized with your financial goalsAccount #1: My operating bank account and my goal for this accountAccount #2 My emergency fund to keep me afloat in case of emergenciesAccount #3: Sinking Funds and how I save for those using multiple savings accountsAccount #4: My other checking account...
2022-04-2719 minThe Rich Immigrant49: How Dumebi Pivoted Into Tech and Doubled Her Base SalarySend us a textPivoting into tech is a popular move lately but how are regular people actually doing it? When Dumebi shared that she pivoted into tech and doubled her base salary, I knew I just had to bring her on the podcast to share her experience with you. Dumebi Oti is a Cloud Economist at a Tech Company in the United States. In this episode, we talk about:Is the move to Teach as sexy and exclusive as it sounds on Instagram?What she was doing before and why she decided to m...
2022-04-2041 minThe Rich Immigrant48: 9 Life Lessons I Picked Up From TIWLC (and I'm running with!)Send us a textIn last week's episodes, I shared that I just returned from a conference in Dubai and Jordan but I didn't go into details. After sitting on some of the life lessons I picked up, I just knew that I had to share. In this episode, we discuss:Why I decided to go to the conference all the way in Dubai9 Life lessons I'm taking and running withPower indecisiveness and actionThere are so many paths to successYou cannot advance beyond your mindsetDon't allow a challenge to immobilize youWho you become is more important...
2022-04-1522 minThe Rich Immigrant47: How To Jumpstart Your Financial Literacy JourneySend us a textIt is financial literacy month and this episode was inspired by a listener's question. How timely! The truth is that you may have an advanced degree in the most complex topic and not be financially literate. On the flip side, you may not have a University degree, yet be financially savvy. But I'll be the first to acknowledge that with all the jargon, acronyms, and so on, it can feel overwhelming, This episode helps you come up with a plan that alleviated the overwhelm, In this episode, I explain What is...
2022-04-0719 minThe Rich Immigrant46. How Women Can Become More Financially EmpoweredSend us a textSeason 5 is here and I'm kicking things off with a timely conversation during women's history money. Sally Krawcheck said that nothing bad happens when women have more money, I'll take it one step further and say nothing bad happens when women understand money better and are better positioned to earn, keep, and grow wealth. In this episode, I share :1. The median net worth of Black, Latino, and White women relative to men2. Why women need to grow wealth3. I dig into three main ways that women can be...
2022-03-2417 min
FiatVault PodcastEpisode 04: How To Build Wealth With A 9-5 Job with Dee OlateruEarning an income with a 9-5 job is tasking as it is, so is it possible to become wealthy as a salary earner? Dee Olateru, global professional and creator of @therichimmigrant podcast and community shares tips that have helped her build wealth in her career.
If you're an immigrant living in Canada, UK or America and looking for tips to building wealth, you should watch this and share your thoughts or questions in the comment section.
Thank you!
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2022-02-1137 minThe Rich Immigrant45. How To Create A Realistic Travel BudgetSend us a textFor many immigrants and children of immigrants, travel is seen as a luxury and isn't often considered. My first time on a plane was to come to the USA (cue Coming To America) just before my 17th birthday. Now, I've been to 57 countries. In this episode, I share five tips for creating a realistic travel budget:1. How going over budget sucks and the reason many travel budgets are not realistic2. Considering the number of travelers and whether costs are splot3. Identifying all possible cost categories to avoid surprised
2022-02-1016 minThe Rich Immigrant44: The Market is Nuts, Should I Still Invest Right Now?Send us a textI'll be honest, it's no fun seeing everything in the red lately. What does that mean for us as investors? Should we stop investing? In this episode, I share about1. What's been going on in the stock market2. How far things will drop3. History of stock market recoveries4. Dollar-cost averaging5. Automating Investing6. You haven't actually lost if you haven't sold7. Diversification8. Understanding and staying within your risk tolerance9. Any amounts needed in the short term should be kept out of the market
2022-01-2618 minThe Rich Immigrant43. 5 Tips To Negotiate Better Right NowSend us a text'Know your worth and add tax' is a common phrase lately. But how do you know how much to negotiate? They say you don't always get what you deserve but you get what you negotiate. Unfortunately too many of us do not negotiate at all. In this episode, I help you negotiate better. I talk about:1. Why I decided to do better at negotiating2. Starting your research early and websites to help you come up with salary expectations/ranges3. How talking to the right people will help you negotiate b...
2022-01-1519 minThe Rich Immigrant42: How To Create Your Financial Vision Board (Replay)Send us a textIts the new year (Happy New Year) and I'm bringing back this popular episode on creating a financial vision board. In this episode, I talk about:1. Why do you need a financial vision board?2. Starting with your overall financial/life vision in mind. Who do you want to be?3. Breaking the vision into actionable goals4. What time horizon should a vision board entail?5. Choosing the right format for your vision board6. Revisiting your goals/board over the yearNothing happens unless you have the...
2022-01-0620 minThe Rich Immigrant41: My Personal Journey to FIRESend us a textThis last episode of 2021 is a personal episode where I share my journey to FIRE. Fire stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. In this episode, I share personal examples and I talk about:1. When I first learned about FIRE and my initial impressions2. What changed regarding my thoughts on FIRE2. My thoughts on whether the Movement is exclusive and whether it promotes an obsession with money4. Some non-FIRE things that I've done 5. What if FIRE is not an option based on the cards life has dealt...
2021-12-2222 minThe Rich Immigrant39. How Anya is Building Community, Defying Societal Expectations, and Paying Off Debt As an Immigrant"Send us a textAnya's mantra is 'who cares what Aunty thinks, live your life!' As an immigrant from Trinidad, Anya understands the pressure immigrants feel from their community, the people in their new homes, and even from themselves to build a life that's impressive to others, even though it may be extremely stifling to them.What a wholesome and honest conversation we had. We talked about so much, from being a first-generation immigrant to paying off debt aggressively, to standing up to societal expectations and building community. We talked about:Moving to...
2021-12-0844 minThe Rich Immigrant39. 5 Ways To Stay Motivated While Working On Your Financial GoalsSend us a textWhether you're paying off debt, saving for retirement, or saving for a downpayment, losing motivation on your financial journey is actually normal. I've definitely had moments where I've lost the zest I once had. Thankfully, I've been able to bounce back each and every time. In this episode, I share my personal journey and I also share five ways to stay motivated on your financial journey:1. Remember your why. Why are you working towards this goal?2. Don't make deprivation a lifestyle. It is not sustainable3. Break it...
2021-12-0118 minThe Rich Immigrant38. How To Understand Your Compensation PackageSend us a textThe Great resignation (or the great realignment) is real and people are switching jobs in record numbers. What more? There are a lot of opportunities specifically in the tech space and this means more people are negotiating job offers with equity compensation. The truth is, job offers can be difficult to fully understand. Today's episode helps you understand your compensation package so you can make the best decision and negotiate for yourself!In this episode, we discuss:SalaryBenefits such as PTO, Fertility benefits, Parental leave, fitness, health insurance etc.401k...
2021-11-2625 minThe Rich ImmigrantHow To Mentally And Financially Prepare To Transition Into EntrepreneurshipSend us a text I first 'met' Vivienne a few years ago on Instagram as she shared a love for travel. Since then, I've gotten to know her personally and follow her on her journey. What a GEM!Vivienne Okafor is a creative content director, brand coach, and storyteller with a mission to build people. She focuses on helping you discover the essence of who you are through your gifts, story and purpose, and guides you to package it for who you’re called to serve. She’s an avid traveler and believes that it is at...
2021-11-1041 minThe Rich Immigrant36: From Medical School to Entrepreneurship - Having The Courage To Pivot with Vivienne OkaforSend us a textI first 'met' Vivienne a few years ago on Instagram as she shared a love for travel. Since then, I've gotten to know her personally and follow her on her journey. What a GEM!Vivienne Okafor is a creative content director, brand coach, and storyteller with a mission to build people. She focuses on helping you discover the essence of who you are through your gifts, story and purpose, and guides you to package it for who you’re called to serve. She’s an avid traveler and believes that it is a...
2021-11-0332 minThe Rich Immigrant35: Benefit Enrollment Reminders You Need This YearSend us a textWhen I first started at my full-time job 12 years ago, benefits enrollment was a foreign language to me. With no one to talk to, I read part of the jargon, make my elections, and kept it moving for SIX years. It would take me that much time to realize that I'd been probably selected the wrong health insurance plan and that I should have selected the HSA. It's that time of the year where employees of companies in the USA are making their benefits elections. In this episode, I explain key op...
2021-10-2719 minThe Rich Immigrant34: How Much Money Is EnoughSend us a textHow much money is enough? This is a loaded question so let's talk about it. This podcast was initially inspired by the recent phenomenon of being doubly employed and conversations with friends on the topic. In this episode, I share personal examples and I talk about:1. How much is enough when I don't compare myself to other people or chase the next sexy round number2. How much is enough in an emergency fund?2. How much is enough to quit your job?3. How much is enough to retire...
2021-10-2023 minThe Rich ImmigrantSeason 4 of The Rich Immigrant Podcast Is HereSend us a textSeason 4 is coming back starting in three days! I'm super excited and I hope you are too! Catch up with me on Instagram, on the blog, and on the last 3 seasons of the podcast!Season 4 is here, the first episode drops on Wednesday!Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please rate, review, subscribe, and share this episode on iTunes. Here are the best ways to stay connected:1. Join our community of Rich Immigrants and friends here2. Visit the blog at...
2021-10-1701 minThe Rich Immigrant33. How To Invest on a Low To Moderate IncomeSend us a textMany people know that they should be saving for retirement but it is often difficult to delay more immediate needs. Further, too many of us believe that investing is for the rich. This could not be further from the truth and I wish someone broke this down for me earlier. Investing is for EVERYONE.In this episode, I share some tips on how to start investing with as little as $50 - $100 a month. I talk about:1. It all starts with a good budget. A good budget empowers you to tell...
2021-08-2026 minThe Rich Immigrant32. The Pressure To Be The Perfect ImmigrantSend us a textThe media just LOVES to glorify the perfect immigrant, but the truth is, while those grass to grace stories are great, there should be room for all immigrants to thrive. Thrive without having to live up to the accomplishments of the 'ideal immigrant.'In this episode, I share my perspective on the pressure to be a perfect immigrant, one that has it all together. I talk about:1. I share and contrast two different immigrant profiles and how they'd be perceived2. The societal pressure to be the perfect immigrant
2021-08-0512 minThe Rich Immigrant31. 7 Newbie Investor Mistakes To AvoidSend us a textAs with anything new, we're all bound to make mistakes on our investing journey. I know I sure have! I have an entire episode dedicated to sharing my money mistakes. In this episode, I'm sharing 7 common investing mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Not investing at all2. Waiting for the right time to invest/trying to time the market3. Putting money in an investment account but not actually investing4. Incurring high expenses5. Panic selling6. Jumping into risky business 7. Going in without a plan to start with
2021-07-2920 minThe Rich Immigrant30. My Crypto Losses, the Housing Market & Other Mid Year UpdatesSend us a textTune in for a 100% real mid-year update/conversation where I share (unscripted) on the year so far. In this episode, I talk about:1. My crypto losses2. What's going on in the housing market and whether I'm still in the market for a home3. How my portfolio is doing and hitting the first $100k net worth4. What's happening in the car market. Should I sell my car in the used car market?5. My money regret from last year - not buying a used car for resale6. Two...
2021-07-2123 minThe Rich Immigrant29. Rashidat's Best Tips for Newbie InvestorsSend us a textRashidat (Shida) and I picked up from where we left off in part 1 of our conversation. Rashidat is a 1st generation immigrant and the founder of Investing Padi, an online community that aims to educate immigrants, minorities, and women about the value of investing in the stock market.Her community started after discovering that many people just like her miss out on low barrier to entry investment opportunities offered in the stock market. Rashidat is dedicated to empowering her community by educating them about the basics of investing, overcoming lim...
2021-07-1129 minThe Rich Immigrant28: How Rashidat Is Building Wealth As An ImmigrantSend us a textRashidat (Shida) is saving and investing for her future Rich Auntie self! I don't know about you but that resonates with me so much! This is yet another conversation I wish I had when I first started working, saving, and investing as an immigrant without parents to show me the way. Please listen and share this episode. Rashidat is a 1st generation immigrant and the founder of Investing Padi, an online community that aims to educate immigrants, minorities, and women about the value of investing in the stock market. H...
2021-07-0730 minThe Rich Immigrant27: Five Ways To Invest In Real Estate Right NowSend us a textThere are more ways to invest in real estate than many realize. On this last day of National Homeownership Month, I'm sharing five different ways to invest in real estate. Here are five ways to invest in real estate (even with little money): 1. Investing in REITs (you can start with less than $50)2. Real Estate Crowdfunding platform3. House Hacking4. Buying Investment Property5. BRRRR methodBonus: Looking into options 4 and 5 but don't have the funds? I share a way to do so.T...
2021-06-3020 minThe Rich Immigrant26. An Inside Scoop into Suzanne's Real Estate Investing Journey (Pt 2)Send us a textOver memorial day weekend, I talked with my friend, Suzanne, about her real estate investing journey. This is the second in a two-part series. In the first part (episode 25), we talked about buying her first property in New York as an immigrant woman, how she assesses an investment property and the biggest resource for newbie real estate investors.Suzanne Brume is a management consultant (an executive at that), an avid fitness enthusiast, a real estate investor, and an investor in many other engines. She lives in New York City but has...
2021-06-1625 minThe Rich ImmigrantInside Scoop Into Suzanne's Real Estate Investing Journey (Part 1)Send us a textBuying your first property as an immigrant can be tough, but Suzanne has not only done so, but she has also expanded her real estate portfolio. I sat down with my friend and colleague and she shared the inside scoop on her journey (you will not see this anywhere else). Suzanne Brume is a management consultant (an executive at that), an avid fitness enthusiast, real estate investor, and an investor in many other engines. She lives in New York City but has spent a lot of her time exploring the...
2021-06-0926 minThe Rich Immigrant24: How To Refresh Your Finances This SummerSend us a textWho's ready for a hot girl/hot guy summer? How about a rich immigrant summer? I love the great summer energy and the good positive vibes. But I've got a confession; I don't know about you but summers are the toughest season on my budget so I'm refreshing my budget accordingly. What better time to refresh your finances than the summer? Let this be your summer finances refresh! Here are 5 ways to refresh your finances this summer:1. Refresh your money mindset2.Refresh your financial goals3. Refresh your...
2021-06-0320 minThe Rich Immigrant23: 8 Things I Wish I Knew At GraduationSend us a textI don't know about you but I love graduations and I'm a sucker for a good graduation speech. Something about that transition from being a student to adulthood (such a scan btw) always has me in my feelings about the journey culminating in those moments where we don our caps and gowns. Celebrating the accomplishment and looking ahead with great hope for the future. When Nina reached out to ask that I share things that I'd tell my younger self, I had to do it! I could have gone on and...
2021-05-2623 minThe Rich Immigrant22: How To Live Your Best Rich LifeSend us a textIt is summer, we are getting vaccinated in the USA, we are feeling hopeful again. What better time to visit the topic of living our best rich lives than now? We have been reminded to live life to the fullest, to make each moment count, to hug our loved ones. Here are 4 key steps to living your best rich life right now?1. Define what a rich life looks like for you2. Write down that list3. Audit your habits and behaviors4. DO - Do the things that are in l...
2021-05-1915 minThe Rich ImmigrantS3 Trailer: The Podcast Is Back!Send us a textSeason 3 is coming back starting next week! I'm super excited and I hope you are too! Catch up with me on Instagram, on the blog, and on the last 2 seasons of the podcast!Season 3 is here, the first episode drops next week! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please rate, review, subscribe, and share this episode on iTunes. Here are the best ways to stay connected: 1. Join our community of Rich Immigrants and friends here2. Visit the blog at www...
2021-05-1402 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 11: How Korma Started A Business Centered On Community, Culture, & MovementSend us a textIn this last/bonus episode of Season 2 of the podcast, I talk with my friend, Korm Aguh-Stuckmayer about starting a business as immigrants. This episode was inspired by a listened question sent in about a month ago. Korma did out start out looking to be an entrepreneur. Today, she works as a business analyst 9-5 and runs Afrocontigbo 24/7. In this episode, Korma and I talk about: How she recognized a problem and created the community she neededWhat can come from moving in fearBlocks/lack of information that holds immigrant en...
2021-03-2125 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Ep. 10: You Asked, I Answered (Q&A Episode)Send us a textWe're almost at the end of Season 2 of the Rich Immigrant Podcast! In this episode, I'm answering 6 questions that you asked me. Nothing was off the table. I'll do another episode like this perhaps later in the year where we just sit and chat and I answer your questions. In this episode, I answer your questions about: 1. My journey from student visa to my current status in the USA2. Starting a side hustle/business as an immigrant3. How to build long term professional relationships4. Where to start as a...
2021-03-1126 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 9: 7 Steps To Financially Prepare For A Move AbroadSend us a textMoving abroad is a big deal! Many times we do it for better opportunities, for education, for our careers, for love, for our children, or for a different life experience. Sometimes being financially prepared is an afterthought in the migration journey, but it shouldn't be. In this episode, I share 7 things to do to prepare your finances as you move abroad. These include:1. Having a timeline2. Saving for the move (how much should you save)3. Taking care of your finances/investments in your home country4. Looking into your...
2021-02-1523 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Ep 8: 5 Ways Improve Your Credit Score TodaySend us a textToo many of us start off on the wrong foot when it comes to building our credit. Whatever your credit is today, know that you can take steps towards a better credit score. In this episode, I share 5 ways to improve your credit score today: 1. Payment history2. Credit utilization3. Keeping your oldest credit cards4. Using a secured credit card5. Having a mix of credit types (mortgage, loans, car loans, mortgage types)6. Being added as an authorized user on another card (Bonus)My ultimate goal...
2021-02-0523 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 7: 2020 Recap On Money & BeyondSend us a textBetter late than never, this episode is my most personal one to date. I sit and ponder on 2020 from a few different angles and I wanted to share it with you. I hope you'll grab a cup of coffee/tea or a glass of wine and let's chat. In this episode, I cover:How I went into 2020 One goal I had at the beginning of 2020 that I shared with two peopleHow things changed quickly and how The Rich Immigrant was bornResponding to social justice issues and using my seat at e...
2021-01-2925 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 6: Lessons From My Money MistakesSend us a textIt's the first episode of 2021 and it is the day after the US just gained its first female, first black, first asian, Vice President. Madam VP Kamala Harris. I did not plan to record the episode on this historic day but I'm so glad it worked out this way. A Rich Immigrant is in THE White House!!! Asides from that, I am coming clean on this episode. In keeping with the theme of Money & Relationships, this episode delves into my relationship with money specifically focusing on some of the mistakes I've m...
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The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi177: The Rich Immigrant - Dee Olateru's Journey To Financial SuccessDee Olateru, is a CPA, an executive at one of the Big 4 global professional services firm, a 3-time immigrant, and the founder of The Rich Immigrant. At the Rich Immigrant, she helps 1st and 2nd generation immigrants attain financial independence, live full lives, and maintain their identities in their new homes. She was forced to pay attention to her finances when she graduated Summa Cum Laude but could not land a job. To make ends meet while she applied to graduate school she got a $10 per hour job at a factory making light fixtures. 12 years later, she's built a career tha...
2021-01-0538 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 5: Are your BFFs Your Money Tribe?Send us a textWe form different friendships in different phases of our lives. From childhood to high school, to college, through our kids, careers and so much more. A great friendship is a beautiful thing to create, build, and nurture over time. Friendships are some of the most profound relationships of our lives by choice. When it comes to finances, our friendships should also propel us forward. In keeping with the theme of Money & Relationships, this episode delves into Money and Friendships. In this episode I talk about: How life, time, and cha...
2020-12-2822 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 4: Money & Relationships - Should You Lend Money to Family?Send us a textIn continuing with this season's theme around money and relationships, we're tackling the discussion around lending to family. Many experts say not to mix money and family, but is this practical for most? Especially for immigrant families? Probably not. I share examples for times where I've borrowed from family and I also shared an experience where I had to turn down a family members' request for a loanIn this episode, I cover 5 Things To Consider In Making Your Decision:1. Know your family and the specific family member in question
2020-12-0628 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 3: How Korma & Jonny Paid Off $75k in Debt and Handled Job Losses In The PandemicSend us a textWe are continuing with part 2 of the conversation with Korma & Jonny, picking up on the day they made the last payment on a total of $75k in debt. We talk about:1. How they celebrated paying off their debt2. Losing their job 3 months later due to the COVID-19 Pandemic3. The comparison trap that we fall into all too often4. Celebrating Milestones on the journey5. Communication as a couple and the impact of their different backgrounds on their money mindset6. Secret accounts, do they have those?7. What's n...
2020-11-2839 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 2: How Korma & Jonny Paid Off $75k in Debt In Less Than 2 Years While Paying For A WeddingSend us a textToday on the podcasts my very first guests are Korma and Jonny Stuckmayer. They paid off $75k in debt while paying for a wedding and dealing with Korma being unemployed for about half of that journey. They paid off the debt in just under two years!In this first half of the conversation with them, we talk about:1. The Aha moment of when they decided to attack their debt2. How both partners came on board (one person came onboard first)3. How they navigated being in one income for...
2020-11-1931 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Episode 1: Why You Need A Financial Vision BoardSend us a textThere's a good chance you've heard of a vision board but what about financial vision boards? There's no better time than now to create the financial vision for your life and then identify goals to help you attain that vision. This episode will walk you through:1. What a financial vision board is2. Why you need a financial vision board3. How to create a vision board4. How to track your progressI hope you dream big and I hope your visions blow you away. Th...
2020-11-1121 minThe Rich ImmigrantS2 Trailer : Season 2 of The Rich Immigrant PodcastSend us a textWelcome to Season 2 of the Rich Immigrant Podcast! We are back with a bang and with a plan to continue to equip 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to thrive. I’m Dee Olateru, and I’m still your host! The podcast returns next week with an episode everyone needs to listen to right now. Beyond episode 1, this season will cover topics around relationships and money, and yes, I have a couple of inspiring interviews that are primed for you and me this season. In the meantime, don’t forget to catch...
2020-11-0401 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 10: Why Are You Building Wealth?Send us a textIf you could define an ideal wealthy life, what would that look like? Do you know why you're building wealth? It is the season finale of Season 1 of the Rich Immigrant podcast. We did it! In this episode, we go back to our why and I ask you to define what a rich/wealthy life means for you. In this episode I break down:1. Why it is important to build wealth2. What being wealthy and having a rich life truly encompasses3. Being wealthy is having solid life-giving relationships
2020-09-0418 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 9: How To Make A Debt Payoff Plan That WorksSend us a textYou want to pay off your debt but you don't know where to start? This episode is just for you. In this episode, I share a bit about my debt payoff journey as I share tips to help you come up with a debt payoff plan that works, and that is perfectly suited to you. In this episode I break down:1. The very first step you need to take - committing to paying off your debt2. Writing down everything you owe and organizing your debt3. Avalanche or Snowball...
2020-08-2621 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 8: Immigrants at Work: 5 Ways To Show Up For YourselfSend us a textWe spend so much of our lives at work. We certainly can't have a conversation about living full lives without talking about how we show up at work. In this episode, I break down 5 ways we must show up at work as immigrants1. Show up with your accent2. Your work doesn't have a voice, you do. Use it3. Have the courage to ask for what you want4. You already stand out, don't shrink back 5. Know when to leaveThank you for listening to...
2020-08-1920 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 7: I'm Ready To Invest, Now What?Send us a textYou've checked, you're ready to invest! Congratulations! This episode is just for you. It is the follow up to Season 1 Episode 4: "Are you ready to invest?" Take the next step into investing (don't just keep the money in a savings account), but first, listen to this episode. In this episode I break down:1. Paying yourself first2. When to start investing 3. What to invest in first?4. Learn the basics of investing through different media (I share foundational books to consider)5. Get into investing and consider all options (401k...
2020-08-1232 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 6: YOLO vs Saving For the FutureSend us a textI want to live my best life, but I don't want to be 60 and broke, can you relate? This dilemma is the story of my life as a travel blogger and finance podcaster. Can you do both? Listen in and let's talk about the struggle to enjoy life and work towards financial independence. Hint: it can be done!In this episode I break down:1. A formula to do both (YOLO + Living BYM - Below Your Means)2. Identify the things that are important to you3. Avoiding lifestyle inflation/creep...
2020-08-0521 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 5: Why We Need To Talk About Money MoreSend us a textWe need to normalize talking about money by talking about our mistakes, financial wins, investing, salaries, goals, pricing strategies and so much more. As immigrants, women, and people of color, it is so important that we do this!In this episode I break down:1. Why people hesitate to talk about money2. Personal examples of my journey with money conversations3. Why we need to have better conversations about Money4. People to avoid while having money conversationsThank you for listening to this episode of the Rich...
2020-07-2927 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 4: Are You Ready to Invest?Send us a textInvesting is not for everyone but it can be for ANYONE! Yes, even you. In reality, investing is not only for the rich or for those that understand financial jargon but I didn't always know this fact. The term investing is more intimidating than it is in reality and this episode provides you with the tools to build a healthy foundation as an investor. Are you looking for how to start investing? There are some things to take care of first.In this episode I break down:1. Six questions to a...
2020-07-2222 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 3: What To Do With Your Money Right NowSend us a text2020 is a call to get our coins (finances) in order. What if I told you that this can be a season of massive growth for you? Understandably, it can also be a confusing, scary, and nerve-wracking time for many of us. This episode contains all the financial recommendations you need to consider and put in place right now!In this episode I break down:1. One thing EVERYONE should be doing right now2. What to do if you've lost your job/income source has dried up3. What to do...
2020-07-1527 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 2: How COVID-19 is Impacting ImmigrantsSend us a textCOVID-19 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 this episode. Listen to this episode of The Rich Immigrant for:A few ways that immigrants are impacted by COVID-19 (both financially and otherwise)Steps to take to support immigrants during this seasonIdeas for immigrants dealing with certain struggles and A shout out to immigrant essential workers Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, pl...
2020-07-0819 minThe Rich ImmigrantS1 Episode 1: What's Your Money Mindset?Send us a textThe right money mindset is a foundation for financial independence and so I'm kicking off this podcast by taking care of this first. This podcast will challenge you and how you think about money. Many times we unconsciously inherit mindsets based on our parents' habits, our background, and our personal experiences. Things don't have to remain that way, we don't have to repeat any negative habits from our parents or guidance, we can be the generation that changes things.In this episode of The Rich Immigrant, you will learn:What...
2020-07-0123 minThe Rich ImmigrantThe Rich Immigrant Podcast TrailerSend us a textReady to live your best life as a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant? Then this is the podcast for you!Welcome to the Rich Immigrant Podcast. Host Dee Olateru discusses topic relevant to immigrants all over the world as a 3-time immigrant herself. We'll have several money conversations, but we'll also talk about everything else in-between as it relates to life as an immigrant. Grab a cuppa, and get excited about what's to come in this space. Connect with us on Instagram @TheRichImmigrant and don't forget to hit the su...
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