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The New American Money Checklist
10 plain-English steps to set up your U.S. financial life — banking, credit, protection, and paperwork. Written for immigrants and new Americans, by someone who has lived it.
- Open the right bank accounts without hidden fees
- Build a U.S. credit score from day one — the safe way
- Protect your family with the right basic insurance
- Set up a starter budget that fits an immigrant paycheck
- Understand W-2, 1099, and taxes without the panic
- Avoid the 5 mistakes most newcomers make in year one
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Written by
Charles Abbey — Licensed Financial Professional
Immigrant, entrepreneur, and coach. Charles built the Persistence Key Academy to give newcomers the money playbook he wished he'd had on day one. Educational content only — not individualized financial, tax, or legal advice.
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