I know it’s been difficult to witness the images on social media of our fellow Haitian immigrants being chased by Border Patrol agents on horseback, wielding whips. While I understand that crossing the border illegally is not the right approach, the inhumane treatment of our people makes it feel as though the horrors of our
Unlike many others who simply prefer to brag about their victories, I also like to brag about my defeats. We are all human, we all make errors that we learn from. My mother warned me with facts, but I ignored her. With her notepad, pen, calculator in hand, she’s constantly on top of things and
As a first-generation immigrant, I’ve always stated that when I have children, I’ll carry on some of the life lessons and family values that my parents instilled in me, as well as everything else that they didn’t have the opportunity to do. I’d like to teach her a number of things, but these are the
By nature, children have a natural desire to learn new things. Every kid is unique, some grasp by hearing and some have to be in constant movement. My son’s way of learning is different from how I’m used to with his older sister. For example, my daughter, she is more of a quiet style, seat
Shopping for life insurance may look complicated but it really isn’t. Ask yourself these two questions: Why do I need one? What can I afford?. Most people get life assurance to avoid the financial burden once they pass away and provide a tax-free lump sum that the beneficiary(ies) can use for future needs. I come
Working from home was something I always envisioned. This was one of my reasons to pursue IT as my career. With just a laptop working on systems anywhere in the world – what more can I ask for?! As an essential worker I had the option to report to work only if needed. For the
Growing up in Haiti, I did not have the luxury that I have today in the States. I never questioned the ways my parents would do things because many habits were normal to me. I didn’t know much about personal finance beside saving your money and let it accumulate by repeating the process. Today, I
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of my mother-in-law. She’s been battling with colon cancer for almost five years. We always knew that day would come. One cannot deny the fact. At the same time, we cannot say we were fully prepared the day we got that phone call. We mostly