RetireJapan TV

Ben from RetireJapan

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. read less
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RetireJapan TV S02E03: talking shop (and crypto) with Smart Money Asia
23-01-2024
RetireJapan TV S02E03: talking shop (and crypto) with Smart Money Asia
RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we talk shop with Martin from Smart Money Asia, get into a friendly discussion about crypto, take a look at recent news stories, and much much more! LINKS: Smart Money Asia https://smartmoneyasia.com Marginal Nation: Bestselling Author’s New Novel Warns of Grim Future for Japan https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/bg900484/marginal-nation-bestselling-author%E2%80%99s-new-novel-warns-of-grim-future-for-japan.html Alternative viewpoint – "Japan Optimist" by Jesper Koll: https://japanoptimist.substack.com RetireJapan guide to NISA: https://www.retirejapan.com/nisa/ Japan Post's NISA page: https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/kojin/shisanunyou/toushin/nisa/kj_suy_ts_nisa_index.html eMaxis Slim All-Country Fund: https://emaxis.jp/fund/253425.html Police panel proposes up to 12,000 yen fine for cycling violations in Japan: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231221/p2g/00m/0na/020000c Japan to partially lift ban on ride-hailing services from April: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231220/p2g/00m/0na/056000c Coasting to Retirement with a Margin of Safety: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2024/01/coasting-to-retirement-with-a-margin-of-safety/ Pension benefit amounts for 2024 releases: https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanFinance/comments/19axwtb/pension_benefit_amounts_for_2024_releases/ Local Noto Businesses that You Can Support: https://www.spoon-tamago.com/local-noto-businesses-that-you-can-support/ "The Basics of Personal Finance" video course: https://retirejapan.teachable.com/p/basics-of-personal-finance-in-japan "Your First Ten Million Yen" live online course: https://retirejapan.teachable.com/p/your-first-ten-million-yen Investing in real estate in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QUlBzH11c
RetireJapan TV S01E09: Living in Japan, Getting Involved in the Community with Derek Wessman (volunteer firefighter, business owner, political intern, and all round righteous dude)
25-07-2023
RetireJapan TV S01E09: Living in Japan, Getting Involved in the Community with Derek Wessman (volunteer firefighter, business owner, political intern, and all round righteous dude)
RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we talk to our guest Derek Wessman about really living in Japan. In Japan Derek has been a political intern, volunteer firefighter, entreprenuer, community leader, and much much more. I am in awe of him and his life. Derek's fascinating blog: https://www.derekwessman.com/ Daniel is back and we have a packed show with two months' worth of regular content. Links from the show: Takao Mountain House: https://takaomountainhouse.jp Health insurance cards planned for retirement in autumn 2024: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14922231 Japan to expand skilled worker visa system: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230609/p2g/00m/0na/036000c Deadline for UK state pension voluntary contributions from abroad extended to April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/deadline-for-voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-extended-to-april-2025 Small business tax-free saving plan: https://www.smrj.go.jp/kyosai/skyosai/ Bankruptcy protection plan: https://www.smrj.go.jp/kyosai/tkyosai/about/features/index.html Books from the show: Your Money or Your Life https://amzn.to/3OrF9nJ The Four Hour Work Week https://amzn.to/3QthLZF Die with Zero https://amzn.to/470FXIy Oversubscribed https://amzn.to/47fl7W2 The Millionaire Fastlane https://amzn.to/3DuEEUO Dune https://amzn.to/4709GRL The Lord of the Rings https://amzn.to/3OsY16I The Three Body Problem https://amzn.to/3pZWA6x How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World https://amzn.to/3DvN8uN How to Win Friends and Influence People https://amzn.to/3Q6l2xH The Richest Man in Babylon https://amzn.to/3q7aBPG Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion https://amzn.to/3QcBn3V The Tiger That Isn't https://amzn.to/3rOgVfp Presentation Zen https://amzn.to/44Y8Nr5 Don't Tell Me I Can't https://amzn.to/3DoZHYR Losing my Virginity https://amzn.to/3q3PLAN Crime and Punishment https://amzn.to/44EFmL2
RetireJapan TV S01 E07: International schools in Japan, side hustles, and more!
22-05-2023
RetireJapan TV S01 E07: International schools in Japan, side hustles, and more!
RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we will talk to our guest Shaney Crawford about international schools in Japan. What factors should we consider when choosing a school for our children? We also talk about living in Japan for the long term. Then our regular news segment, a shareholder gift mook, a deep dive into side hustles, forum shorts, and next month's episode. Very exciting.Shaney Crawford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneycrawfordTsukuba International School: https://tis.ac.jpCouncil of International Schools: https://www.cois.org"Simplifying Coaching" by Claire Pedrick: https://amzn.to/4319oI0Our video streaming platfrom: https://streamyard.comBrew Your Very Own Craft Beer in Tokyo: https://tabunka.tokyo-tsunagari.or.jp/english/useful/life_in_tokyo/article/2021/07/lit-article66.html"Some Things I Think": https://collabfund.com/blog/thoughts/Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.comElectricity hikes: https://japantoday.com/category/business/Gov't-approves-hike-in-household-electricity-ratesAmazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing): https://kdp.amazon.co.jp/RetireJapan ebook guides: https://retirejapan.gumroad.comOnly in Japan: Wedding Celebrants: https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/only-in-japan-wedding-celebrants/RetireJapan forum: https://retirejapan.com/forum/
RetireJapan TV S01E05: The Donegans, Tax on Survivor Pensions, Bank Insolvency, Creating a DIY Will
22-03-2023
RetireJapan TV S01E05: The Donegans, Tax on Survivor Pensions, Bank Insolvency, Creating a DIY Will
RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we will talk to our guests about their imminent trip to Japan, their online content, and just how they managed to reach financial independence so soon. We'll also take a look at the month's stories and content. 1. Today we are talking to Katie and Alan Donegan, personal finance thought leaders and world travellers 2. News: a look at finance-related (mostly) stories from the news 3. Forum shorts: some interesting topics from the RetireJapan forum 4: Q&A with our live audience: join us to ask questions and comment on the show 5: Next episode: RJTV6 will be live from 20:00 on April 17th. ----- Links The Donegan's Website: https://www.alandonegan.com/ RetireJapan site: https://www.retirejapan.com/ RetireJapan forum: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/ RetireJapan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retirejapan_OG RetireJapan guides and courses: https://retirejapan.gumroad.com/ March 30 Tokyo Toastmasters Workshop with Alan: https://nihonbashi-century.weebly.com/powerful-presentations-workshop.html Rebel Finance School website: https://www.alandonegan.com/rebelfinance.html Video about UK state pension backpay deadline: https://youtu.be/sig4SF_pNp8 Income tax bands website: https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/shiraberu/taxanswer/shotoku/2260.htm Tax on foreign survivor pension payments: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14844606 Bank insolvency protections: https://www.dic.go.jp/yokinsha/page_000134.html Case study of creating a DIY will: https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/11p1zo9/submitting_your_last_will_%E9%81%BA%E8%A8%80%E6%9B%B8/ Emil Gorgees at http://RealEstate.jp https://www.realestate.jp/speakers#h.bqsxq2rlfhth Gear: Elgato Facecam: https://amzn.to/3WpWLlG Shure SM7B mic: https://amzn.to/3Xu6IQd
RetireJapan TV S01E03: From teaching English to programming in Japan (@TheYokohamaLife), and more…
24-01-2023
RetireJapan TV S01E03: From teaching English to programming in Japan (@TheYokohamaLife), and more…
RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.  -----  In today's show we will welcome our first guest, LaShawn Toyoda ( @theyokohamalife )! I'm really excited to share her incredible story with you: came to Japan, worked as an English teacher, retrained and learned to code in just a few months, found a job and moved to a new career and is now making more money and enjoying her life more.   1. Conversation with LaShawn. 2. News: a look at finance-related (mostly) stories from the news 3. Forum shorts: some interesting topics from the RetireJapan forum 4: Q&A with our live audience: join us to ask questions and comment on the show 5: Next episode: RJTV4 will be live from 20:00 on February 20th   -----  Links   Code Chrysalis: https://www.codechrysalis.io/ Find a Doc: https://www.findadoc.jp/ LaShawn’s “Budget with me” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGVmhq-_gRw Dave Ramsey's "Dead Snowball" method: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/debt/how-the-debt-snowball-method-works Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://wise.com BBC article "Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past": https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63830490 旅行支援 (Travel Support Campaign): https://travelersnavi.com/coupon/kenminwari-kakudai  RetireJapan site: https://www.retirejapan.com/   RetireJapan forum: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/ RetireJapan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retirejapan_OG RetireJapan guides and courses: https://retirejapan.gumroad.com/  Gear:   Elgato Facecam: https://amzn.to/3WpWLlGShure SM7B mic: https://amzn.to/3Xu6IQd
RetireJapan TV S01E02: New NISA rules, furusato nozei tip, NISA vs iDeCo for a student, and more…
27-12-2022
RetireJapan TV S01E02: New NISA rules, furusato nozei tip, NISA vs iDeCo for a student, and more…
RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.  -----  In today's show:   0:00 1. Intro (Xmas, 3 truths and a lie) 6:30 2. News items 8:13 i. New NISA updates 16:14 ii. Inflation in Japan 21:52 iii. More money for giving birth 28:50 iv. iDeCo changes 34:10 v. Furusato nozei tip 38:17 3. Deep dive: how should a university student save and invest? 51:55 4. Forum shorts i. Buying a bunch of aircons ii. UK state pension (Government Gateway registration and direct debits) iii. Budgeting for house maintenance iv. Early repayment of mortgages v. Justifying big purchases 1:00:03 5. Q&A from the audience 1:01:40 6. Outro (answers to 3 truths and a lie, next session Jan 23)  -----  Links   RetireJapan site: https://www.retirejapan.com/   RetireJapan forum: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/ Your First Ten Million Yen course (sign up now for late January start!): https://retirejapan.gumroad.com/l/YFTMY2 RetireJapan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retirejapan_OG The new 'eternal' NISA: https://www.retirejapan.com/the-new-eternal-nisa/ JAL "Mileage Park" furusato nouzei site: https://partner.jal.co.jp/search_result/fw=%E7%B4%8D%E7%A8%8E&ct=1&ct=3&rnf=0&rnf=1 YOUR questions about personal finance, investing, and retirement in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiZo7rNKL0s  RetireJapan workshops in Kyushu:  January 21st Kitakyushu: https://hosted.jalt.org/chapters/kq/schedule/2023/january/21 January 22nd Fukuoka: https://www.fukuokajalt.org/  RetireJapan Forum:  Buying a bunch of aircons: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2760 UK state pension (Government Gateway registration and direct debits): https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2757 https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2756 Budgeting for house maintenance: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2742 Early repayment of mortgages: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2602 Justifying big purchases: https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2725