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Moving your marriage – how emigration affects your relationship

According to a study by associate scholar, Yvonne McNulty from SIM University in Singapore; "Till Stress do us part: The ...

Dual citizenship – what South African emigrants need to know

Dual citizenship has always been a concern for South African emigrants. All over the world, expat communities discuss the matter ...

Red flag/green flag; China’s economic slowdown and the Rand

Red means danger, dire straits and loss, right? If you're from most parts of the world, especially the western world, ...

Robbie Wessels in Canada 2015

Few people represent South Africa like Robbie Wessels. This cheeky entertainer was born and raised in Freestate, matriculated in the ...

Blocked bank accounts and false perceptions

When dealing with financial emigration, there are a lot of daunting terms to wrap your head around. You hear things ...

Emigrating from South Africa – making peace with your decision

When you talk to South African emigrants or any person who has relocated or completed the arduous task of formal ...

Testimonial: Retirement annuity transfer from South Africa

In 2010 the Reed family moved from Durban, South Africa to Oslo, Norway in their quest for "a better life" ...

PJ Powers & Dozi tour Australia and New Zealand – 20% off!

You've been craving the sounds of home, haven't you? That’s understandable. You may have moved thousands of kilometres across the ...

September 2015: Luxury braaibroodjies – a taste of home

Few things make us feel as nostalgic as a hearty meal that reminds us of home – wherever home may ...

September 2015: South African emigration – tax and your estate

The Davis Tax Committee (DTC) recently proposed significant changes to Estate Duty and Tax on trusts. The recommendations have already ...

September 2015: Countdown to RWC 2015 – a game of surprises

Rugby enthusiasts and sports experts around the globe have been making predictions about the 2015 rugby world cup since New ...

September 2015: Financial emigration solutions for a mobile world

In May 2015, Google announced that mobile internet usage had officially surpassed desktop use. Though this trend was not necessarily ...

September 2015: Mark Shuttleworth and exchange control

When Mark Shuttleworth planned his ascent from the earth’s crust, he probably thought this would be the greatest non-business expense ...

20% off PJ Powers and Dozi tickets – NZ & AU

Hold on to your seats! PJ Powers and Dozi are touring New Zealand and Australia in October and November. The ...

3 scary truths about emigrating

So you’ve decided to emigrate: exotic accents, greener pastures, and exciting employment prospects have won you over. Sure, it’s hard ...

Emigration from South Africa – checking FSP credentials

With the world's population bursting at the seams, it's inevitable that new businesses and companies materialise out of thin air ...

Estate planning: Tax trouble for trusts

Proposed tax reforms relative to South African trusts are significant, to say the least. If you live overseas and are ...

Testimonial: Financial emigration from South African made simple

With finglobal.com it’s all about people - be it you and your fellow Saffas living all over the world, or ...

Emigrating from South Africa – best places to live

You may have decided to emigrate from South Africa, but not quite made up your mind where you want to ...

How to transfer money from South Africa to the UK

So you’ve moved your life across the great African savannah and the warm Mediterranean. You've unpacked all the boxes filled ...

Being open minded about blocked bank accounts

From a young age, we are conditioned to handle our finances with utmost care. Living in a country where administrative ...
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