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Hi EmaxisSlim Cultist,

Thanks so much for your response! I didn't realize until today that you had written this!

Your advice is helpful and appreciated.

Coffeespoon

Hi Everyone, Here is a newbie, Ideco/Nisa question... I already do tsumitate-nisa through au-kabu.com and have e-maxis slim 全世界株式オールカントリー. I am now interested in ideco, but do you think it is a good idea to have this same fund as ideco (if I already have the fund for tsumitate-nisa?)? (But au-kabu.c...

10-7, thanks for your response! I do remember seeing something about Sony Bank when I was researching for ways to transfer money, but had forgotte about it. Thanks for the reminder. Let me know how it goes for you!

Thanks for your reply!

I would avoid breaking the transfer into smaller amounts, as that can seem like you are trying to avoid attention from the tax authorities, and thus get more attention ;) You can switch from US dollars to yen quite easily within your Wise account. You can also send the money to a virtual US bank ac...

Thanks for your response! Honestly, I hadn't made "any moves" yet -- so your message serves as a motivation to take action. Yes, I think that I should invest that money through a Japanese investment company, so that it is easy to access when I want (as opposed to a foreign one... don't wan...

I opened 529 savings accounts for my kids a few years ago. It was the Maryland 529 one. I was putting money into them regularly (monthly, automatic withdrawl), but then recently I stopped doing so (the accounts are still open, and I may change my mind later) for a few reasons: 1. We're thinking abou...

Thank you, CaptainSpoke! I took a look at the reddit site you suggested.
Have a good night.

I will check with Mitsubishi, Captain Spoke. Thanks for the advice! Is the idea behind getting the money in dollars leveraging the exchange rate and converting to yen when the timing is good? Have a good day!

Thanks, Ben!