The Monday Read
Getting used to the new site Writing this in WordPress instead of Weebly Well, we’re settling into our new home. Finding a lot of little things to fix so give us until next week and then if you notice anything after that please let us know π Here are this week’s links: I should start […]
The Monday Read
December? Really? We’re coming into the final straight of 2018. I find it really helpful to spend the winter break reflecting on the past year and thinking about the next one. Some of that will be done here on the blog, as we run the various updates, reviews, and planning posts. Here are this week’s […]
How much money do I need to retire in Japan?
Planning for retirement in Japan? Find out how much you might need to save and learn about different income sources, including pensions and investments.
The Monday Read
Lots of links this week Thank you for all the comments, emails, and messages. They were a source of great comfort these last couple of weeks. Here are this week’s links: β Reading from Collaborative Fund: What we’re reading Some really interesting visual data: Trends and time lapses We need more people like this in […]
2018 Cryptocurrency Update
Update means update This will be yet another post where I did something stupid so you don’t have to π Towards the end of last year I started buying cryptocurrency. I’ve been making regular monthly purchases since. βThis is how that looks: β Ooops. I was originally planning to continue this a bit longer, but […]
NISA Accounts in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide
A comprehensive guide to NISA accounts in Japan, a tax-advantaged investment system designed to encourage stock market participation. Discover how the NISA system benefits you, its current limitations, and the significant changes coming in 2024, including unlimited tax exemption periods and increased investment limits.
The Monday Read
Well, I’m still alive Had a jiu-jitsu competition yesterday, and I’m still in one piece. Something to be grateful for π Here are this week’s links: I’ll be keeping mine for now:Β Itβs Not Time to Hit the Ejector Seat on Emerging Markets. Why not start today?Β 10 things you can do today to reset your life. […]
The Monday Read
Rain, rain, go away. Seriously. After the weather these last couple of weeks, I wonder if I really left the UK after all. Hoping to see some sunshine sometime soon… In the meantime, here are this week’s links. Regular blog service returns from Wednesday. γζ₯½γγΏοΌ Sounds like this millionaire interview started out as a JET. […]
Summer Break
We’ll be slacking off in August Not where I am going Summer is here and holidays are in sight… I’ll be taking a long trip during August, and what with getting ready for that and trying to finish everything before I go, I’m not very confident about being able to keep to the blog posting […]
When to Start Taking a Pension
Depends, but generally as late as possible. Many state pension systems allow you to postpone starting to take your pension (some allow you to take it early). In exchange, they will increase the amount you can receive (or decrease it if you opt for early pension). Generally speaking, postponing the pension to maximise your payouts […]