RetireJapan

RetireJapan, thanks very much for your reply and this information. Regarding using existing low-cost index funds in the US, that's pretty much what I'm doing, but I'm concerned Japan will tax that money a ton when I start withdrawing it. Is there anything I should take into consideration?

Hey Retire Japan. New reader here and I'm so thankful I've found this site. Basically trying to salvage my plans for an early retirement :-/ It seems that US citizens have some cases that make things trickier for them. My basic situation: I'm a saver, and back in the States I always maxed out my rIR...