# Money **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/business/money/45.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to withdraw paypal balance in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-withdraw-paypal-balance-in-taiwan/219692)
**Author:** [@Taiwan\_Luthiers](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan_Luthiers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-withdraw-paypal-balance-in-taiwan/219692 "2022-05-11T23:34:23Z")
If anyone does not know how, I’m going to post the steps on how to withdraw a paypal balance in Taiwan. You do not go through the Paypal website to do this, in fact you will not see Taiwan as an option when linking bank… --- ## [About the Money category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-money-category/51)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2000, 1:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-money-category/51 "2000-11-14T01:50:00Z")
A resource forum for those interested in buying, selling, or developing a business; for questions about retirement plans; investing and basically any aspect of acquiring, keeping and increasing one's personal stash of fi… --- ## [A guide to Taiwanese VISA Debit Cards](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/a-guide-to-taiwanese-visa-debit-cards/62820)
**Author:** [@yuli](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/yuli)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/a-guide-to-taiwanese-visa-debit-cards/62820 "2017-06-18T14:01:36Z")
~ ~ ~ Posted in January 2011; last edited/updated on August 19, 2013 ~ ~ ~ This post, which is meant to be a resource and may therefore be updated from time to time, contains information found in the thread at forumosa.… --- ## [Financial Planning](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/financial-planning/50639)
**Author:** [@Edgar\_Allen](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Edgar_Allen)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/financial-planning/50639 "2026-05-30T12:29:57Z")
So I have been in finance for about 17 years and find myself redundant for the second time in a year. During the last 9 years in Asia I have found the quality of financial planning available in English to be appalling,… --- ## [Give me some good diversification ideas for stocks or other asset classes](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/give-me-some-good-diversification-ideas-for-stocks-or-other-asset-classes/191759)
**Author:** [@Brianjones](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Brianjones)\ **Replies:** 7236\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/give-me-some-good-diversification-ideas-for-stocks-or-other-asset-classes/191759 "2026-11-11T13:45:15Z")
As the title says…Looking for advice. I have quite a lot of my savings in cash and I want to move more into stocks now. I would hold them for probably two years minimum (after which I may sell some to buy some property… --- ## [Elon Musk's Magnificent Business Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/elon-musks-magnificent-business-thread/219146)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 3822\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/elon-musks-magnificent-business-thread/219146 "2026-11-11T12:14:13Z")
You have to think that history is being repeated here, somehow. And stay, it’ll be great. The wealth and the ability to transact business these days is well, staggering. Enjoy the celebrity. Be carefuls. And yeah… --- ## [Stabilization fund ready for market intervention after Taiex's plunge](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/stabilization-fund-ready-for-market-intervention-after-taiexs-plunge/260657)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/stabilization-fund-ready-for-market-intervention-after-taiexs-plunge/260657 "2026-11-11T08:25:40Z")
Quite huge drop in the stock market today, black Friday, we can hope fund does it’s job of Stabilization. --- ## [Investing in the Moon and Space 🌖](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-the-moon-and-space/249050)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-the-moon-and-space/249050 "2026-11-10T06:18:42Z")
I thought this topic deserved its own thread. There’s a LOT going on wrt Moon exploration and investment. LUNR has a drone ship on the surface always and is sending another soon. Small satellites are mapping the lunar s… --- ## [Investing in SpaceX](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-spacex/246351)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 498\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-spacex/246351 "2026-11-10T05:58:08Z")
Oh hell yeah! :+1: --- ## [USA new CEO, President Trump: Is it good for the stock market](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/usa-new-ceo-president-trump-is-it-good-for-the-stock-market/245902)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 783\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/usa-new-ceo-president-trump-is-it-good-for-the-stock-market/245902 "2026-11-06T11:14:08Z")
With USA’s new leader, seems has boost the American Dollar, you think it will boost stocks? Maybe Tesla ? --- ## [Taiwanese are richer: Best quarter in 48 years Moneywise that is](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-are-richer-best-quarter-in-48-years-moneywise-that-is/260534)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwanese-are-richer-best-quarter-in-48-years-moneywise-that-is/260534 "2026-11-04T05:24:30Z")
A super high growth rate, lots of people making more money from stocks. What will do with the extra money --- ## [Fubon costco credit card](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fubon-costco-credit-card/227174)
**Author:** [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Replies:** 375\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fubon-costco-credit-card/227174 "2026-11-03T13:31:19Z")
Did anyone have any luck with getting the new Fubon Costco credit card? I went in and they said that they don’t have any paper applications for the card… and apparently never will… as they are moving to digital only! a… --- ## [Apple Pay/Wallet in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apple-pay-wallet-in-taiwan/260535)
**Author:** [@Ashish\_Lawrence](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Ashish_Lawrence)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apple-pay-wallet-in-taiwan/260535 "2026-11-01T01:12:54Z")
I’m curious about Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. My phone was purchased here and activated using my Apple ID based in the US. It uses the App Store just fine, even if I don’t use a VPN to make it think it’s in the US. I’ve … --- ## [Bitcoin, something worth investing in?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bitcoin-something-worth-investing-in/165600)
**Author:** [@disco99](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/disco99)\ **Replies:** 938\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bitcoin-something-worth-investing-in/165600 "2026-10-29T22:54:00Z")
Hey everyone. Been looking into investing in Bitcoin recently. I wish I would have done so early in the year as it’s gone up 10 fold since. What’s everyone take on crypto-currency? Do you think Ethereum and Litecoin wort… --- ## [Ipo 2026-27](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ipo-2026-27/260436)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ipo-2026-27/260436 "2026-10-26T13:21:03Z")
So Anthropic seems will have IPO soon (2026 maybe), what you think is the Anthropic net worth, over trillion? Just a sky high value for what a very new company, there in San Francisco a lot more new money! (and there are… --- ## [Why is the Taiwan dollar weaker than Japanese currency](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-is-the-taiwan-dollar-weaker-than-japanese-currency/260247)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-is-the-taiwan-dollar-weaker-than-japanese-currency/260247 "2026-10-22T00:32:50Z")
Short while could over 5 JP yen to T$\> now it’s like 4.8. Thought Taiwan economy was doing better --- ## [Uber Attempts to acquire Delivery Hero's FoodPanda](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uber-attempts-to-acquire-delivery-heros-foodpanda/240231)
**Author:** [@papertowel](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/papertowel)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uber-attempts-to-acquire-delivery-heros-foodpanda/240231 "2026-10-21T10:06:46Z")
Really hope this doesn’t get approved. Uber would own far too much market share. --- ## [Credit Cards for Foreigners - General Discussion](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/credit-cards-for-foreigners-general-discussion/194325)
**Author:** [@DesiInTaipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DesiInTaipei)\ **Replies:** 1513\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/credit-cards-for-foreigners-general-discussion/194325 "2026-10-20T13:00:22Z")
Hello all, Wanted to share my experience. After 6 months of living in Taiwan, applied for a CC with Standard Chartered bank. The process was very smooth, at least for me. I just signed the application form (since it was… --- ## [What is your YTD investment returns (2026)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-your-ytd-investment-returns-2026/259426)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-your-ytd-investment-returns-2026/259426 "2026-10-14T18:45:10Z")
So far, my average is about 22%YTD (realized), 26% on TW stocks, 22% on USA stocks, and 3% on US$ savings. Some of my friends saying they make more on a ETF, so was seeing how others do international wise. --- ## [Rich foreigners](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rich-foreigners/215740)
**Author:** [@The](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/The)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rich-foreigners/215740 "2026-09-30T08:14:14Z")
How many foreigners made it in Taiwan big? I have this in mind lately how many foreigners actually good rich in Taiwan. Didn’t recognise much opportunities for myself back in 2015. Overvalued real estate market, languag… --- ## [Ray Dalio on Economics](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ray-dalio-on-economics/252116)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ray-dalio-on-economics/252116 "2026-09-22T02:10:06Z")
I’m working through RD’s new book and really enjoying it. I like the whole-body approach to economics and the market. Economic Principles There are interviews on this site, and I would enjoy discussing them as well. I… --- ## [The latest average salary for Taiwan is out! Total salary: $71,165 per month](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-latest-average-salary-for-taiwan-is-out-total-salary-71-165-per-month/259639)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-latest-average-salary-for-taiwan-is-out-total-salary-71-165-per-month/259639 "2026-09-16T01:48:24Z")
The most recent news out The latest average salary for Taiwan is out! Total salary: 71,165 NTD | ETtoday Lifestyle News | ETtoday News Cloud --- ## [Who Here Has Mapped Out Their Financial Future Either On Their Own Or With Help From A Pro?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/who-here-has-mapped-out-their-financial-future-either-on-their-own-or-with-help-from-a-pro/245736)
**Author:** [@muubie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/muubie)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/who-here-has-mapped-out-their-financial-future-either-on-their-own-or-with-help-from-a-pro/245736 "2026-09-12T10:41:24Z")
Has anyone here created a financial plan stretching all the way to the end of life? Whether you did it yourself or worked with a pro. How did the process go. Did you run a Monte Carlo analysis, and if so, what were the … --- ## [The Quantum Investing and Discussion Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-quantum-investing-and-discussion-thread/259197)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-quantum-investing-and-discussion-thread/259197 "2026-09-09T02:12:27Z")
We don’t seem to have a dedicated quantum thread. So let’s start it here. I sense a New Claude project coming — A bit of homework on quantum sensing, From Gemini, as I think that’s where the revenue gr… --- ## [Ethereum: predictions 2020-2025](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ethereum-predictions-2020-2025/188164)
**Author:** [@Brianjones](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Brianjones)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ethereum-predictions-2020-2025/188164 "2026-09-01T12:58:27Z")
The Jones is impressed with Ethereum again. Feel free to share your comments and predictions. I’ve been utilizing a decentralised finance dapp, I link it to my metamask account . My plan is to borrow stable coins and us… --- ## [Where Did Society Go Wrong, the meme thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-did-society-go-wrong-the-meme-thread/250961)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-did-society-go-wrong-the-meme-thread/250961 "2026-08-27T03:49:08Z")
--- ## [Buying (Taiwanese) ETFs in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buying-taiwanese-etfs-in-taiwan/258603)
**Author:** [@Snowflake](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Snowflake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/buying-taiwanese-etfs-in-taiwan/258603 "2026-08-26T12:21:09Z")
Hi I realise there was a similar post about this earlier in the year but it didn’t really scratch my particular itch. Please see if you can help. I am an ARC holder, UK citizen and working here in Taiwan for the fores… --- ## [Meet Taipei Startup Festival 18-21.11.2020](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/meet-taipei-startup-festival-18-21-11-2020/199027)
**Author:** [@tango42](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tango42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/meet-taipei-startup-festival-18-21-11-2020/199027 "2026-08-25T11:17:24Z")
“Asia’s Largest Startup Festival” :astonished: Taipei Expo Dome No.1, Yumen St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City https://fb.me/e/3Oo8tgxRH --- ## [Gold anyone? Time to buy again](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-anyone-time-to-buy-again/73277)
**Author:** [@SillyWilly](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/SillyWilly)\ **Replies:** 923\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-anyone-time-to-buy-again/73277 "2026-08-21T05:08:57Z")
From the chart it looks as if it might be an excellent time to get back into gold or it’s poorer cousin, silver. Although some may say sold is too pricey at current levels of between $1550-$1650, others argue that it’… --- ## [Recommendation for good GBP Foreign Currency Account in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/recommendation-for-good-gbp-foreign-currency-account-in-taiwan/173367)
**Author:** [@Akzo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Akzo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/recommendation-for-good-gbp-foreign-currency-account-in-taiwan/173367 "2026-08-20T09:59:22Z")
Hi. Does anyone have any any recommendations for a good GBP Foreign Currency Account in Taiwan? It’ll be used to pay for expenses for the Taiwan Rep Office of my UK company. I’ll be doing a one-off transfer into it from … [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/business/money/45.md?page=1)