I can’t cash in my retirement annuity. If you live overseas on a permanent basis you can surrender your retirement annuity at any time, even before the recognised retirement age…
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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…
Whatever goes up inevitably comes down to … When all is said and done the outcome of today’s 2015 Budget will have an impact on your hard-earned South African retirement…
South African expats living abroad and holding retirement annuities back home have two choices: When paying a landlord’s mortgage because you’re living in his rental accommodation – cash-in your policies…
It is a fair, and generally the first question people want an answer to when financial emigration comes up for discussion… The answer is no – short and sweet. Allow…
Everyday people in this situation contact us to ask what they should do about their retirement annuities and preservation funds left behind in South Africa. We tell them, the fact…
This remains a difficult question to answer. Over time, the Rand (ZAR) has declined against all the major currencies and it is unlikely that this trend will change anytime soon….
Here’s what you can do if you live in the UK… convert rand to sterling – eliminate exchange rate risk increase the value – take advantage of generous…
The word pension was first recorded in the 1520’s, meaning: a “regular payment in consideration of past service.” As a youngster I recall it was the older generation – people…
Imagine if you will. You’re a South African family living in Sydney, London, Ontario or Auckland. Mom, Dad and kids – all happily settled in a new home country. Life…