RetireJapan

Ops, sorry. I bought it using Rakuten Securities and thought this thread was about that.

Well, I made my first invest: used NISA to buy almost 30万円 of バンガード・トータル・ワールド・ストックETF VA WORLD STOCK (VT) NYSE Arca using Rakuten Securities. I plan to put another 30万 in the NISA before the year ends, any recommendation? (I am a super beginner)

Is it bad to cancel a card?

I had a JAL Card and a Rakuten Card but now that I got an ANA Superflyers Card and decided I don't need the Rakuten Card (fuck their spam).

I read in many American forums that cancelling a card is supposed to be bad for credit score. Why? Does that apply here?

Fortunately, my country is on that list. I am aware there could be policy changes, but then I don't see the reason they would break this agreement as it doesn't really affect a lot of people. As you point out, yeah, IDECO doesn't seem to affect the pension in my home country, that's a good thing. I ...

Hi, I am from a European country with a pension agreement with Japan. I have tried to read and understand this agreement, but it is kind of difficult. I am assuming this agreement is common between Japan and other EU countries, so my question is, do you consider this when thinking about your future?...

RetireJapan wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:42 am Hi asv

Welcome! You have come to the right place

Based on your intro I would recommend starting with NISA, for you and your wife. Please ask questions on the forum if you need information/advice.

Thank you! I will!

Hi everyone! Didn't see a thread for introductions, sorry if this is not the right way to start. I am a 29yo male EU country national living in Tokyo for more than 4 years now. I started as a MA student at a prestigious university and after graduating got a seishain position in a big (a traditional)...