Author: Hoàng Anh

Finance Social Culture & Traditions

Sending Money Back to Vietnam in 2026: 1% U.S. Remittance Tax

With more than 2.3 million Vietnamese immigrants living across all 50 U.S. states, the Vietnamese-American community reflects every level of economic reality. Some have built successful businesses and achieved great wealth. Others still rely on public assistance, food benefits, or struggle with housing insecurity. Yet despite those differences, many share […]

Social Security

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Government Benefits, Social Security & Financial Support Guide

As grandparents take on the noble task of adopting and raising their grandchildren, understanding available government benefits and resources is essential. Given the challenges and unique dynamics involved, various federal and state programs can assist grandparents, offering financial support, healthcare options, and social security benefits. This guide provides an overview […]

Caregiving Lifestyle

Living Will: What Vietnamese Seniors Must Know Before It’s Too Late

Within the Vietnamese-American community, there is a quiet but important reality: Many older adults do not fully understand—or have never prepared—a living will. It’s not because they don’t care. It’s often because, in Asian culture—especially Vietnamese—topics like serious illness, death, or funerals are avoided, seen as uncomfortable or even “unlucky.” […]