Help with any money problem.

Free, for immigrants and their families.

Run by students near Chicago.

Ask us about banking, taxes, credit, scams or anything else about money. We answer in your language, and we never charge.

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What we help with

Banking

Opening an account, even without an SSN.

Taxes and IDs

Filing taxes, ITIN and SSN, and safe tax preparers.

Credit and loans

Building credit from zero, and avoiding payday loans.

Scams

Fake notarios, fake IRS calls, and how to check first.

Sending money home

Comparing fees, exchange rates and safe services.

Work and pay

Reading a pay stub, and what gets taken out.

Housing and cars

Leases, deposits, car loans and insurance.

Health and benefits

Coverage, low-cost clinics and child care help.

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How it works

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Write in any language. You can also message us one-on-one.

Get an answer

We explain your options in plain words, or point you to free, trusted help.

What we don’t do

We’re students, not licensed advisors. We don’t give legal or tax advice, and we don’t fill out paperwork for you. We never ask you to pay us, and we never ask for passwords or ID numbers.

Who we are

We’re a team of students near Chicago. We answer questions in the group, help one-on-one, and point people to free help.

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