Money Hacks for International Students: Q&A Harnoor Singh x Daniel George
How It All Started
During my internship at TwinMind, I asked my CEO, Daniel George, a question I thought would have a simple answer "Which credit card should I get?". He launched into a 2 hour masterclass about optimizing finances in America that completely changed how I think about money.
That's when it hit me, why are we gatekeeping this? Every international student is struggling with the same questions, making the same mistakes. So I asked Daniel if he’d be up for sharing his wealth of knowledge with you all, and he said yes!
Meet Daniel George:
Came to the US as an F-1 student with just $900 in his pocket.
Built a $1 million stock portfolio in 5 years while still on OPT
Earned over $140,000 per year on CPT while still a student
Hacked credit cards to get $100,000 in free flights and hotels
Saved $300,000 in taxes by refusing a green card
Navigated J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, H-1B and O-1 visas
Retired at the age of 29, then co-founded a $60M AI startup
Enter Harnoor Singh
We needed the perfect host and who better to ask than HARNOOR SINGH! I was overjoyed when he agreed. This legend:
Has over 1.2 million subscribers on his Youtube channel helping students navigate college admissions, jobs, visas, and money
Started out as an international student washing dishes at 1AM for $8.50/hour
Became a Software Engineer at Microsoft and then quit to be a Youtuber full-time!
Went from broke to financial independence before turning 27 and became a digital nomad traveling the world
Both these guys actually GET IT. They remember everything: the anxiety around getting the right credit cards and bank accounts, hunting for cheap accommodations, the 2 AM research on "Roth IRA for international students", figuring out how to invest their internship savings. They've been through it all and now they're ready to help the next generation of incoming students!
🎯 What We’ll Cover
How to get tuition waivers and scholarships
Which credit cards are best for international students
Tips to build your credit score from scratch and grow it fast
How to get free flights & hotels on a student budget
The easiest ways to avoid sneaky hidden fees
How to start investing with just $50 and grow it
Legal ways to earn more income while on F-1 visa
Avoiding tax mistakes that trip up most students
Cracking job interviews and negotiating salaries
Research (PhD) vs Tech Industry vs Finance careers
Whether to drop out to do a startup on a visa
📝 Submit Your Questions in Advance
Have specific questions? Submit them here and Daniel and Harnoor will address the most popular ones during the live stream: https://forms.gle/Bv3HGL7ZL4vPGhrn8
Note: Educational only; not legal, tax, or immigration advice.