Money Basics

A six-figure wire transfer Korea request triggers bank compliance holds and paperwork most senders never expect — here’s how it actually works.

A severance negotiation can add thousands to your payout — here’s how Korean professionals can counter an offer without risking visa status.

Facing a security deposit dispute with your landlord? Learn state deposit laws, valid deductions, and the exact steps to get your money back.

H-1B premium processing rules are murkier than most employer-paid fees — here’s who actually owes it and how to ask HR to cover it.

PMI cancellation works one way on a conventional loan and a completely different way on FHA. See which path applies to you, with real numbers.

H-1B moonlighting isn’t a gray area — learn when a second job needs its own H-1B petition and what’s actually allowed.

Freelancing on Upwork or Fiverr during F-1 OPT can count as unauthorized employment on OPT. Learn the rules before you accept a gig.

An H-1B mortgage is legal and common, but plenty of lenders reject visa holders who qualify. Here’s why approval gets harder, and how to actually get one done.

A down payment assistance program can cover part of your down payment, yet many green card holders never learn these programs exist.

Buying US property from Korea and wiring the down payment or closing funds? Here’s the exact wire fraud checklist that stops the scam that costs buyers everything.