Financial education for immigrants, by immigrants
Out of the Mattress gives immigrants the tools to navigate their U.S. financials and build lasting wealth. Our free course demystifies budgeting, saving, and investing through practical lessons that show the real impact of financial choices while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds.
Financial Footing for Immigrants
What does it really cost to live the life you want? You’ll learn how to budget for emergencies, save for your dreams, and plan for the future. Whether you’re supporting family back home or building a new life here, we’ll help you make informed decisions every step of the way.
Enroll Free Today →“I used to just go with the flow, living paycheck to paycheck like my family always did. Now I understand I can save for the future and have more. This course helped me overcome my fear of investing and showed me I’m capable of understanding finance - something I never thought possible.”
Brazilian, 44, in California for 7 years
“This course completely changed my perspective on money and investing. The language is very accessible, and the personal approach made me feel confident with my decisions. I’ve definitely changed the way I manage my money, and I stress way less about money now.”
Brazilian, 40, in NYC for 9 years
“As a student, I used to feel overwhelmed about managing money after graduation. This course gave me the confidence to plan ahead and take control of my finances, and the resources, like the Notion courses, were a game changer!”
Nigerian, 20, in Atlanta for 2 years
“Larissa provides a welcoming space and shares valuable information. I opened savings accounts, and closed accounts that weren’t advantageous. Knowing where and how we spend our money gives us freedom of choice.”
Brazilian, 60, in NYC for 7 years
Our first student cohort
Our pilot program has already helped immigrants ranging from 25 to 60 years old build the foundational skills to manage their money.
100% of students have opened a brokerage or a high-yield savings account by the time they finish the course. In addition, students are learning to budget their fixed and variable expenses, plan for retirement, and build their credit in the U.S.
Create lasting wealth for immigrants through culturally-relevant finance education
We believe most financial education fails immigrants because it doesn’t reflect their day-to-day reality. We’re building a country where all of us, immigrants included, have the financial skills to plan for the future, fulfill our dreams, and achieve lasting peace of mind.
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Meet our founder, Larissa Gomes
Larissa Gomes is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and the founder of Out of the Mattress. Previously, she worked at Bloomberg on the Terminal software used by finance pros worldwide, and at WGSN, a global consumer trend forecaster.
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