Picture this: You’re living the expat life, enjoying the experience, the culture, and your new adventure. Nice, right? But when was the last time you thought about your retirement annuity…
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For many South Africans, the dream of relocating to a new country becomes a real possibility around retirement age. With changing life circumstances, a move abroad can be an exciting…
The South African Parliament is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking bill that could reshape how citizens access their retirement savings. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) recently adopted…
Despite having emigrated to escape a myriad of worries, a shadow of concern still lingers for many South Africans living abroad. It’s not the pangs of nostalgia for braai, boerewors…
It’s a question that we encounter frequently from South Africans living abroad or planning to move abroad: do I qualify for a state pension in South Africa, and if I…
If you’ve recently relocated to Australia or you’ve been living down under for some time already, transferring your South African pension to Australia is going to be a priority for…
If you’ve moved to the UK or a move is in the cards for you, one of the things you’re going to have to think about when planning your future…
Can I withdraw my pension fund? What are the rules around pension fund withdrawals in South Africa? Will I have to pay tax on my pension fund withdrawal? If you’ve…
A few years ago South Africans weren’t allowed to transfer the proceeds of their retirement annuities offshore before age 55. In 2008, however, a change in tax legislation made it…
Relocating abroad is such a costly affair, many South Africans who have relocated abroad are wary of moving any existing assets or money left in South Africa. In fact, we…