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by berkaz6370
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Stock market investing
Topic: SMBC FUND WRAP
Replies: 2
Views: 229

Re: SMBC FUND WRAP

Thank you for your feedback. I am always anxious when it comes to investing and this especially in Japan (language barrier). I have $50.000 on my savings account with the Bank of America which sleeps there. Definately, better to invest!
by berkaz6370
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:08 am
Forum: Stock market investing
Topic: SMBC FUND WRAP
Replies: 2
Views: 229

SMBC FUND WRAP

I always read about NISA and IDECO on the RetireJapanForum, but was wondering if anyone has invested in a SMBC FUND WRAP?
Any feedback would be appreciated. Posted by Bernard C. (60y. old Belgian) living in Shizuoka.
by berkaz6370
Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: Children/Family
Topic: Inheritance!
Replies: 3
Views: 1688

Re: Inheritance!

I really appreciate your prompt response on this matter.
by berkaz6370
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: Children/Family
Topic: Inheritance!
Replies: 3
Views: 1688

Inheritance!

My japanese wife from divorced japanese parents (divorce must have happened 35 years ago) found out through her uncle today (fathers side) that her father (81 years old) passed away last month. After the divorce, she lost contact with her father. Her father remarried and had 2 daughters. Can my Japa...
by berkaz6370
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Banking
Topic: International Money Transfers!
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Re: International Money Transfers!

Thank You Very Much For Taking The Time To Reply To My Add. Much Appreciated!
by berkaz6370
Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:59 am
Forum: Banking
Topic: International Money Transfers!
Replies: 5
Views: 838

International Money Transfers!

I have the intention to transfer $50.000 from my BofA account into to my SMBC account. Previously, I used the BofA app to transfer my money. Once the funds arrive from the US, I would get a call from my Japanese Bank who then would charge me an extra 5000 Yen to get my funds deposited on my SMBC acc...
by berkaz6370
Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Older house/Renovation/purchase
Replies: 78
Views: 7891

Re: Older house/Renovation/purchase

... Living space: 225sq. meters (2 floors). ... Note: 225m2 is big--huge, actually. Twice the size of most tateuri around here, which would easily run 25-30M (and those are built on the absolute edge of minimum lot size for the house you get). 700m2 for the land is also quite large. Tho as said it'...
by berkaz6370
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Older house/Renovation/purchase
Replies: 78
Views: 7891

Re: Older house/Renovation/purchase

Last year "July" I bought a tradionnal Japanese house ( was built in the mid nighties) in Kawazu (Shizuoka Prefecture) for approx. 14 million Yen. Living space: 225sq. meters (2 floors). I contacted a local architect office to renovate the whole house: new flooring (B-tile), new wall pape...
by berkaz6370
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Older house/Renovation/purchase
Replies: 78
Views: 7891

Re: Older house/Renovation/purchase

Last year "July" I bought a tradionnal Japanese house ( was built in the mid nighties) in Kawazu (Shizuoka Prefecture) for approx. 14 million Yen. Living space: 225sq. meters (2 floors). I contacted a local architect office to renovate the whole house: new flooring (B-tile), new wall pape...
by berkaz6370
Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Older house/Renovation/purchase
Replies: 78
Views: 7891

Re: Older house/Renovation/purchase

Last year "July" I bought a tradionnal Japanese house ( was built in the mid nighties) in Kawazu (Shizuoka Prefecture) for approx. 14 million Yen. Living space: 225sq. meters (2 floors). I contacted a local architect office to renovate the whole house: new flooring (B-tile), new wall paper...