New bank account options for NISA
Hello. I am currently in the process of receiving a decent sum of money from overseas into my…
Rejected for SMBC Gold NL
I applied online for an SMBC Gold NL last night, and received my rejection today. Can anyone shed…
What bond funds do you own and why?
I've always been 100% invested in stocks, but having hit ichi-oku recently, and with all this talk of…
How do capital gains figure into credit limit
If I'm retired and not drawing a salary, but living of capital gains from a mostly US based…
Seeking Investment-Related Advice for Japan & America
Hello, I’m a Japanese citizen currently residing in Japan, but I’m planning to move to the U.S. in…
Part and and Freelance work at the same time – Need help with taxes?
I was, until recently, working with 2 freelance income streams. I worked 15-20 hours a week freelance WFH…
Developed countries index fund excluding US?
Hello all, I'm building up my stock portfolio with these weights in mind: 50% US(Russell or CSRP, not…
UK healthcare fund gone bankrupt
Has anyone invested in Montreux Healthcare Fund PLC ? (represented in Tokyo by Banner financial advisors) The fund…
Best way to hold JPY in the US for short term (3-12 months) ?
I have some USD I'd like to move into Japan over the next year or so. USD is…
Tower Mansion on Leasehold: Worth It or Avoid?
My wife and I are looking at buying our first place. I’m 36, been working in Japan for…
Inheritance/Tax Question for naturalizing American and Canadian fiance
My grandmother recently communicated to me that she has set aside 50,000 USD for me and wants to…
Suggestions of how to invest 600M JPY for a 60 year retirement
I have been really lucky and have accumulated about 600M JPY and want to retire in about 6…