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Finland: famous for its education system and more!

Finland often heads the news with articles about its famous education system and how it tops the rankings for educational ...

How to avoid getting tangled up in tax in Australia

If you’re immigrating to Australia to live there permanently, or even work on a temporary basis, you’ll encounter the Australian ...

Learn how to make the most of your offshore investment opportunities

Economic growth figures for South Africa are projected at 1,8% for 2018 and 2019. Some of the other emerging economies ...

How to quickly overcome culture shock when moving to France

France is a popular European expat destination attracting many British, South African, UAE and other EU citizens. Despite the melting ...

Capture the moment: Win 2 return tickets to any destination in the world!

Imagine if you could win 2 return tickets to any destination in the world and capture moments you never imagined ...

What’s a ‘hole in the wall’? Demystifying British banking

Every country has their own banking rules and terminology, and Britain is not exempt from these. To help your transition ...

Sponsoring ‘up and coming’ South Africans: Meet Jaco Pelser

FinGlobal.com is widely recognised as South Africa’s leading financial migration brand and as an innovative, dynamic company we believe in ...

Why more expats are choosing Canada

Canada has always been a country of choice for expats, but the recent political turmoil in ‘Brexit Britain’ and Trump’s ...

You’re special to us, which is why we’re offering you six weeks of ShowMax on the house!

For all our South African expats, cashkows.com is delighted to announce we’re able to offer you, as one of our ...

Becoming an expat – what happens to your state pension and private retirement annuities

When you start off your expat journey, retiring might be the furthest thing from your mind. But if you spend ...

Plan to avoid financial pressure when you immigrate

Moving countries can be stressful, but if you plan carefully you can help reduce a lot of the stress and ...

Far-flung places to immigrate to: Living in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a tiny, almost fairy-tale like country bordered by Germany, France and Belgium. It’s a country that readily attracts ...

Discover the causes of homesickness and how to cure it

If you are an expat and have travelled abroad, you’ve probably experienced homesickness at some point. If you’re about to ...

Do you have the points to immigrate to Australia?

Australia is one of the top destinations for South African expats and expats all over the world, who are drawn ...

Investing in property in the EU? Here’s where your money will go furthest

Many UK nationals and foreign expats are turning to the European Union when it comes to investing in property. Not ...

How to stay sane on the silliest day of the year: April Fool’s traditions around the world

April Fool’s Day is celebrated across the world and represents one of the most light-hearted days of the year. If ...
Easy-to-make-Biltong-and-Popcorn-recipe

Biltong and Popcorn recipe

Very little speaks to the taste buds of South Africans (abroad and at home) than eating Biltong. But let’s step ...

South African’s making waves: Chris Bertish

Chris Bertish is the famous South African we are focussing on this month and he believes nothing is impossible unless ...

There is a rebrand on the horizon

It’s true! Cashkows.com is getting a new look. In two month's time we will be launching our new brand. It’s ...

Why Frankfurt is gaining popularity amongst UK expats

In the past when you spoke to UK residents, Germany didn’t top the list as one of the popular UK ...

What it’s like living in the world’s most expensive city

One of the big attractions when becoming an expat is the potential of earning a higher salary than you would ...