The wealth they couldn't take
Nobody sat you down and taught you about money—that was never an accident. Part memoir, part financial education, and part reckoning with a history rarely taught, this book provides an honest roadmap for those ready to move from surviving to thriving.
A lived story of resilience
Raised in the South Bronx on government assistance, Bas Moreno faced early profound losses, survived financial abuse, and became a first-generation homeowner while caregiving for both parents at once. As a licensed social worker, he observed the debt nobody talks about, the silence mistaken for privacy, and the exhaustion mistaken for weakness. This book exposes the human reality behind modern economic survival.
More than budgeting spreadsheets
This work examines what happens when three centuries of blocked banking, systemic exclusion, and inherited silence collide with rent due on the first of the month. Tracing history from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to redlining maps and hospital bedsides, it offers an essential reminder that Latino history is American history—grounding practical financial tools in real context.
From survival to legacy
Written specifically for the sandwich generation balancing eldercare, children, and personal finances, this book bridges the gap between historical awareness and generational wealth. Readers receive a physical copy designed to serve as a lifelong reference, delivering clear insight, tangible hope, and a solid plan for the future.