Diego Santander, Author at Smart Dollar Guide

Diego Santander is the pen name of Smart Dollar Guide’s founder. He writes every guide on the site and is responsible for its content.

What he does

Diego explains, in plain language, the money topics that confuse people most — especially newcomers to the United States: building credit, opening a bank account, getting an ITIN, sending money abroad, saving, filing taxes and avoiding scams. His goal is to help anyone, even someone who just arrived, understand their options and make informed decisions.

How he works

• Official sources: every guide is based on information from the IRS, CFPB, FDIC, FTC and other official agencies, linked at the end of each article.
• Checked math: the numbers in our examples (interest, payments, savings) are calculated with formulas before publishing.
• Use of AI: Diego uses AI tools to help research and draft, and checks the content against official sources.
• Updates: when a rule changes or a mistake is found, the article is corrected and its date updated. See our corrections log.

What Diego isn’t

Diego is not a licensed financial advisor, accountant, attorney or immigration advisor. Our guides are educational and don’t replace advice from a licensed professional. Read our Disclaimer.

Note: “Diego Santander” is a pen name and has no connection to Banco Santander or any other financial institution.

Contact

Found a mistake or have a suggestion? Reach Diego through our contact page.