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Sayonara Sumitomo Gold Visa Card

Doug Reports Posted on June 29, 2016 by dougJune 29, 2016

I realize it is dumb to feel wistful and nostalgic about a credit card. And I’m sure Sumitomo doesn’t feel the same way about me. But I decided today to cancel my Sumitomo Gold Visa Card. The reason I feel nostalgic … Continue reading →

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A Japanese banking adventure

Doug Reports Posted on February 2, 2015 by dougFebruary 2, 2015

What confusion at Sumitomo Bank, which is currently called Mitsui Sumitomo Bank (SMBC) after a zillion bank mergers. Anyway, it was the only bank account I have where I didn’t have online banking, so I figured I should get an … Continue reading →

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Jibun Ginkou

Doug Reports Posted on January 24, 2015 by dougJanuary 24, 2015

I got my “Jibun Ginkou” (Jibun Bank – http://www.jibunbank.co.jp) card today by registered mail. It really seems like a good deal, especially for AU members (my cell phone carrier). This will save me at least 1,200 yen per month in … Continue reading →

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My fellow Americans (a social security question)

Doug Reports Posted on March 5, 2014 by dougMarch 5, 2014

I’m not near retirement age yet (I like to tell myself, since I’m still in my 50s) but is the general wisdom that you should start taking Social Security at full retirement age (66 yrs 4 months) or postpone until … Continue reading →

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