In general, it is not advisable to withdraw money early from your 401K. Some of our clients ask us if they should take an early distribution from their 401K when they move back to their home countries. The answer is still usually no because there are penalties and tax consequences of doing so. You can leave your 401K right where it is and benefit from it in retirement, wherever you are living in the world. However, in some cases, especially financial hardship or early retirement, an early withdrawal (or distribution) from your 401K may serve as a viable strategy.

Most non-citizens are eligible for social security benefits if they meet certain requirements. Here are the top five things you need to know.

Most frequently asked money-related questions we get from working with immigrant families including getting a SSN or ITIN, buying a home, refinancing loans, estate taxes + more!