From Financial Apathy to My Current Investment Style
How a once financially careless beginner learned from failures, found the right balance with core and satellite assets, and established a personal investment style.
Category: personal-finance
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How to Handle Foreign Currency Transactions After Cancelling Platinum Preferred? Recommended Card Comparison to Beat Overseas Fee Increases
What should you use for foreign currency payments after cancelling the Sumitomo Mitsui Card Platinum Preferred, which only cost 0.63% in real fees? I compared the latest fees and reward rates of 8 cards on hand to find the best alternative.
Looking Back at My Credit Card History — How My Approach to Cashless Payments Evolved
From Orico Card to EPOS Gold, Rakuten Card, Platinum Preferred, Olive, and finally SBI Debit Point+. Tracing my main card history reveals a shift from chasing the best rewards to prioritizing simplicity.
Giving up Platinum Preferred: Why I’m Switching to SBI Debit Point+ as My Main Card
Since 2023, my primary card has been the Sumitomo Mitsui Card Platinum Preferred. Especially back when SBI Sec […]
My Stance on Moderately Optimizing Daily Spending Rewards Through Sustainable 'Poikatsu'
Time is finite. Learn how to optimize your spending rewards in Japan without making it a full-time chore, by automating your daily flow and linking points to long-term investments.