Planning for Prosperity:
A Financial Guide for New Asian-Americans

NEFE Collaboration with National Coalition of Asian Pacific American Community Development

Welcome to this financial education site, a joint project of the National Coalition of Asian Pacific American Community Development and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE®).

This site provides information to help Asian immigrants and others learn how to benefit from the financial institutions and services available in the United States.

Managing your finances in a new country can seem overwhelming at first. Banks, savings and loan companies, and credit unions operate differently here than in some countries in Asia. However, once you are more familiar with the services offered here, you'll find that they will help you become more prosperous in your new country.

The information provided in this site is founded on the idea of sound money-management practices. By improving your financial knowledge, you can help yourself and your family have more fulfilling lives. This will also help build and maintain your community's economic health and stability.

On this site, we've gathered basic information that will help you learn about the financial systems here in the United States. Read on to learn more about the following topics:

Introduction to Money Management
Budgeting
Filing Tax Returns
Banking
Credit and Credit Cards
Loans
Housing Options
Looking Ahead
Resources