Backyard bankers : immigrants, money clubs, and the pursuit of the American dream /

Discover the world of immigrant ‘money clubs’ in the United States. Learn how groups of migrants and refugees creatively pool resources to first survive, putting food on the table, then thrive as they expand their businesses and invest in real estate. From modest set-ups in Iowa to intricate systems...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Ashe, Jeffrey (Author), Wilson, Kim (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Rugby, Warwickshire, UK : Practical Action Publishing, 2025.
Subjects:	Rotating credit associations > United States. Saving and investment > United States. Emigration and immigration > Social aspects > United States. Emigration and immigration > Finance, Personal.

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Summary:	Discover the world of immigrant ‘money clubs’ in the United States. Learn how groups of migrants and refugees creatively pool resources to first survive, putting food on the table, then thrive as they expand their businesses and invest in real estate. From modest set-ups in Iowa to intricate systems in Boston, grassroots money clubs drive immigrant success through thrift, accountability and smart lending. Representing members from Latin American, African and Asian communities, money clubs draw on grit and ingenuity to build financial stability and meaningful connections in a new land.
Physical Description:	125 pages ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages [117]-118) and index.
ISBN:	1788534247 9781788534246