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Hedge your bets by investing abroad
South Africans invest money abroad for many reasons. The first reason is that SA expats residing abroad wish to withdraw ...
Boks gear up as Super Rugby takes a short break
Super Rugby is taking a short break as the attention moves towards the England 3-Test series as England tours South ...
10 Countries that welcome expats with open arms
One of the biggest challenges expats face is overcoming culture shock and integrating into their new community. “Failing to fit ...
Eat like a local: 7 Foods to try in New Zealand
If you are moving to New Zealand or are an expat living there, make sure to explore and try some ...
Canada continues to wow expats from around the world
Just as the leading global expat research reports downgrade the UK and USA as popular expat destinations due to a ...
7 things to consider when retiring abroad
Retiring abroad is a dream for many people. Perhaps you want to explore new places now that you are not ...
Why expats move to London
London may have dropped down the rankings in terms of one of the top expat cities, but it is still ...
How to get to grips with Germany
Many South Africans in Germany experience quite a bit of culture shock as they settle into the German way of ...
Are expats “living the dream” in Thailand?
Thailand is one of the world’s top holiday destinations and as with all exotic locations, many people wonder what it ...
7 favourite places to live in London
When it comes to comparing cities based on both cost of living and accommodation prices, London never does very well ...
Make your retirement annuity go further with an affordable retirement destination
Retiring abroad is a dream for many people who may be tied to their home country, where all their retirement ...
Why Prague is becoming a popular expat destination
Many expats who want to move abroad for career reasons are considering Prague as a possible option. Not only is ...
Are you eligible for British citizenship by double descent?
A change in British nationality law means that thousands of South Africans, who were previously prevented from claiming British citizenship, ...
How to make the most of Australian healthcare
One of the most important considerations for expats moving abroad is how the healthcare system works in their new country ...
Does moving countries make expats happier?
The world happiness report 2018 was recently released at the end of March. This is a landmark survey of the ...
What’s the difference between physical emigration and financial emigration?
Physical emigration and financial emigration from South Africa are two very different processes. Physical emigration involves packing up your belongings ...
How to blend in like a real New Yorker
Most expats moving to New York are prepared to hit the ground running and embrace this jet-setting, business-savvy city. However, ...
Finland is the new “happiest country in the world” for expats and locals alike
The new 2018 World Happiness Report had declared Finland to be the happiest nation on earth. Finland has overtaken Norway ...
Expats warned to watch out for Amsterdam real estate scams
Amsterdam is a popular city with expats – especially South Africans – who have Dutch roots and are attracted to ...
How to convert your retirement annuity to cash before you turn 55
If you are a South African living abroad, you’ll be delighted to discover you can turn your South African retirement ...
Why New Zealand is a “quality” destination for expats
New Zealand has done exceptionally well in Mercer’s recent Quality of Living survey which ranks 450 cities throughout the world ...
