Personal Finance Articles Japan
Your Source for Financial Insights in Japan
Personal Finance Articles Japan
Your Source for Financial Insights in Japan
Educating yourself on personal finance while living in Japan as an expat can be challenging.
To help with this, our advisors have written several articles to give you a broader understanding and background on international personal finances covering many of the issues you will likely face.
Contact us to talk online with an adviser at Argentum for more information.
Educating yourself on personal finance while living in Japan as an expat can be challenging.
To help with this, our advisors have written several articles to give you a broader understanding and background on international personal finances covering many of the issues you will likely face.
The 9 Steps: How To Buy A Property In Japan
Buying property in Japan can be complex, particularly with potential language & bureaucratic barriers. In this guide we cover 9 crucial steps you need to know.
March 15, 2023/by Lloyd DanonInvesting in Tokyo Real Estate is a Smart Choice: 5 Reasons
Thinking about investing in Tokyo real estate? This article looks at the 5 key benefits that make it a smart choice. Click here to read now!
March 15, 2023/by Martin ZottaManaging US 401K & IRA Accounts from Japan
Having difficulties managing your US-based retirement accounts from Japan? We look at 401k & IRA accounts and how to manage them from abroad.
November 11, 2022/by Lloyd DanonJapan Expat Life Insurance: Term Life vs Whole Life
Term life or whole of life? As an expat in Japan, choosing the right life cover for your family can be challenging. Here we cover the main differences.
October 3, 2022/by Martin Zotta6 Ways Time In The Market beats Timing the Market
Long term investing generates greater returns than trying to time the markets. Here are 6 ways that time in the market beats market timing.
September 14, 2022/by Jack LoweThe 20 Million Yen Problem In Japan
The ‘20 million yen problem’ for retirement funds is a warning presented by the Japanese government in 2019, namely ex-Finance Minister Taro Aso.
July 29, 2022/by David Rubenstein4 Challenges Americans Have Investing in Japan
For US nationals, investing opportunities diminish as soon as they go abroad. In this article, we look at ways to make it work while living in Japan.
July 14, 2022/by Lloyd DanonThe Japanese Pension System: A Guide For Expats
The Japanese pension system can be challenging. This guide will hopefully make the topic a bit less confusing for those living and working in Japan.
June 14, 2022/by David RubensteinJapan National Pension Refund For Expats
Want to learn more about the fate of your Japanese National Pension fund when you leave Japan? How to get your pension refunded and how it all works.
April 12, 2022/by Robert AlfaJapan Inheritance Tax And Its Effects On Expatriates
Did you know your inheritance from abroad could be taxed in Japan as high as 55%? Here's what you can do to prepare in advance and protect your wealth.
April 12, 2022/by Lloyd DanonTax Deductions In Japan: Here Is How To Save Money
Nobody likes paying taxes. Luckily, if you are a foreigner living in Japan, there are some tax deductions can you claim. We'll take a look at some of them.
March 4, 2022/by Martin ZottaJapan Gift Tax; All Expats Need to Know
People may wonder why they have to pay gift tax in Japan. The main reason is to prevent estate tax dodging. This article covers the basics you need to know.
March 4, 2022/by Lloyd DanonJapan’s Crypto Problem – How is Bitcoin taxed?
Find out how your crypto gains in Japan will be taxed. Get ahead of the game and avoid confusion with this essential guide to Japan's cryptocurrency taxation.
November 24, 2021/by Martin ZottaFurusato Nozei: Use This Tax Strategy in Japan
The Japanese government created Furusato Nozei to encourage taxpayers to prepay their taxes to municipalities. Learn how you can take advantage of it.
May 28, 2021/by Martin Zotta4 Lessons to Learn from Market Corrections
In early 2020 the stock market dropped dramatically due to COVID. In this article we look at how this period was an excellent opportunity for investors.
December 18, 2020/by Lloyd DanonWhat to Consider: Looking for Life Insurance in Japan
Life insurance should be an essential part of your life plan. Here are 6 things to consider when getting life insurance as a foreigner in Japan...
December 15, 2020/by Jack LoweThe Benefits of Investing on a Regular Basis
A regular savings plan works by riding out market volatility, using the simplicity of cost-averaging. It's an accessible form of investing everyone can do.
November 24, 2020/by Jack LoweWhy You Need an Emergency Fund
Unexpected situations happen. Having a cash cushion to fall back on is something that everyone needs, regardless of their current financial situation.
April 17, 2020/by Robert AlfaThe 9 Steps: How To Buy A Property In Japan
March 15, 2023/by Lloyd DanonInvesting in Tokyo Real Estate is a Smart Choice: 5 Reasons
March 15, 2023/by Martin ZottaManaging US 401K & IRA Accounts from Japan
November 11, 2022/by Lloyd DanonJapan Expat Life Insurance: Term Life vs Whole Life
October 3, 2022/by Martin Zotta6 Ways Time In The Market beats Timing the Market
September 14, 2022/by Jack LoweThe 20 Million Yen Problem In Japan
July 29, 2022/by David Rubenstein4 Challenges Americans Have Investing in Japan
July 14, 2022/by Lloyd DanonThe Japanese Pension System: A Guide For Expats
June 14, 2022/by David RubensteinJapan National Pension Refund For Expats
April 12, 2022/by Robert AlfaJapan Inheritance Tax And Its Effects On Expatriates
April 12, 2022/by Lloyd DanonTax Deductions In Japan: Here Is How To Save Money
March 4, 2022/by Martin ZottaJapan Gift Tax; All Expats Need to Know
March 4, 2022/by Lloyd DanonJapan’s Crypto Problem – How is Bitcoin taxed?
November 24, 2021/by Martin ZottaFurusato Nozei: Use This Tax Strategy in Japan
May 28, 2021/by Martin Zotta4 Lessons to Learn from Market Corrections
December 18, 2020/by Lloyd DanonWhat to Consider: Looking for Life Insurance in Japan
December 15, 2020/by Jack LoweThe Benefits of Investing on a Regular Basis
November 24, 2020/by Jack LoweWhy You Need an Emergency Fund
April 17, 2020/by Robert AlfaBecome an Argentum client
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