Is your share of the R1 billion in unclaimed policies with your name on it – just waiting to be transferred to your international bank account. No questions asked ……
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The generic skepticism about what one can and cannot expect when wanting to cash-in a policy because of “small print” issues does not apply when it comes to cashing-in an…
People typically start buying policies in their late 20’s and early 30’s. At this life stage the premiums are affordable and the projected returns at retirement age almost incomprehensible. Offering…
By Ryno Viljoen Did you pay policy premiums prior to leaving South Africa? If so, you could be in for a surprise as there may well be money in South…
Believe it or not: the most common angst associated with emigrating from South Africa? Do I lose my South African citizenship? The short answer is NO! No you don’t and…
Is the question we’ll all be asking ourselves sooner or later…South Africans, living and working abroad, who rely on their policies back home should sooner question what effect time will…
By Mariette Janse van Rensburg I spoke to a lady on the phone yesterday, desperate for help. The past 18 months she’s been trying to cash in her retirement annuity…
While these may sound like words from Confucius’ mouth it is our myth buster pleasure to clarify yet a misunderstood concept. Let’s start at the beginning. Many of our expat…
Many South African expats left their pensions, policies and other financial assets behind when they upped and offed to go live and work abroad – for ‘good’ reason. There was…
Imagine if you will. You’re a South African family living in Sydney, Texas, London, Ontario or Auckland. Mom, Dad and kids – all happily settled in new home, new schools…