1859: CNBC's Sharon Epperson on Immigration, Money, and Planning for the Worst

<p>What would happen to your bank account, your home, your small business—if you were suddenly detained or deported? Today we're talking about a growing and urgent financial concern: how to protect your assets amid immigration raids and deportation worries.</p><br><p>My guest is personal finance legend and <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/sharon-epperson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson</a>, who recently reported on the financial steps immigrants—documented or undocumented—can take to prepare for the unexpected. From designating a power of attorney to understanding the legal implications of asset ownership abroad, Sharon walks us through practical strategies to safeguard your financial life in turbulent times.</p><br><p>We also discuss the emotional toll of financial uncertainty, the ripple effects on families, and why proactive planning is a form of empowerment. Sharon opens up about her own health crisis that forced her family to activate emergency plans—offering a powerful reminder of why preparing for the worst can make all the difference.</p><br><p>References:</p><br><p>Read Sharon's <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/16/how-to-protect-financial-assets-amid-immigration-raids-deportations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">article on CNBC.</a></p><p>Join her 8-week <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/lander?id=money101-newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Money 101 series.</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>