The Simple Path to Wealth — If You’re First‑Gen, In Scrubs or Code, And Still Sending Money Home
The guide adapts JL Collins’ wealth principles for first-gen professionals balancing six-figure incomes, family remittances, and cultural obligations, emphasizing low-cost investing, emergency funds, employer matches, remittance strategy, and estate planning.
The 10-Line Money System for First‑Gen STEM and Healthcare: Support Family, Grow Career, Build Wealth

The 10-Line Money System helps first-gen STEM and healthcare earners prioritize savings, automate finances, set family support budgets, optimize investments (401k, HSA, Roth IRA), manage cross-border funds, and protect wealth with emergency funds, insurance, and debt control.
Your 3-Layer Emergency Fund: A First-Gen Plan for You and Family
A tailored 3-layer emergency fund helps first-gen professionals cover core expenses, family support, and urgent travel. Use high-yield accounts and fiduciary advisors for cross-border financial security.