Money Trump Account and Gift Tax: Is Form 709 Really Unnecessary? What Japanese Families Need to Know in 2026
“Will I owe gift tax if I contribute money to my child’s Trump Account?”For parents and grandparents who want to help bu...
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Money Trump Account vs. 529 Plan: Which One Should Families Choose?
“Should I choose a Trump Account or a 529 plan?”That is a question many parents are beginning to ask.Trump Accounts—crea...
Money Trump Accounts Explained: What Families in the U.S.—Including Japanese Expats—Need to Know
A major U.S. tax law enacted on July 4, 2025—Public Law 119-21—created a new investment account for children known as a ...
Lifehack The Reality of a Japanese-American Marriage: Getting Married in Manhattan and Having a Baby in New Jersey
When people hear the phrase “Japanese-American international marriage,” it probably sounds romantic.Two people raised in...
Miscellaneous Trees of the Month (June 2026)
PrefaceIt has been a little while since my last update again, but I hope everyone has been doing well.As the weather has...
Money If You Live in the U.S., Here’s Where to Safely Park ¥10 Million (Realistic Options Worth Knowing)
Is “Openbank” Worth It?A New Name Showing Up Everywhere in High-Yield Savings Accounts — My Take as Someone Living in th...
Miscellaneous Trees of the Month (March 2026)
PrefaceIt’s been a while since my last post, so first off, let me apologize for the gap—and wish you all a wonderful yea...
Miscellaneous Trees of the Month (November 2025)
PrefaceThe sun has been setting earlier lately, and the weather is getting colder — how have you all been doing?Over the...
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Enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill ActOn July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA...
Miscellaneous Trees of the Month (September 2025)
PrefaceIt’s been quite a while since my last post—how have you all been? Over the past few months, so many events have h...
