With women’s day, 2021 just around the corner, have you stopped to consider how you will be celebrating the 9th of August this year? With our fast-paced lives juggling work…
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South Africa is home to many weird and wonderful creatures and the great white shark is one of our finest. Carcharodon carcharias is also known as the “white pointer” and…
Regret is a terrible thing. There’s already enough regret in the world, don’t you think? Don’t add to the world’s regret levels by heading overseas without your favourite treats and…
If you’re wondering whether it’s possible for you to transfer funds from a retirement annuity (RA) to a preservation fund, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve got the answers…
Australia might seem like an attractive retirement destination for would-be South African pensioners, but there’s a lot to think about before you pack up your life here and move down…
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…
Even though the rules around accessing your retirement annuity are fixed, South African expats can legally access and transfer the proceeds of their South African retirement annuity abroad. Here’s what…
You might be surprised to discover that expats have voted Portugal the best country to live in, in Europe. This has been reported by the InterNations’ Expat Insider Survey 2018,…
Australia is a popular destination for retiring expats – offering an excellent quality of life consisting of great infrastructure, world-renowned healthcare and first-world amenities. If you’re considering retiring to Australia,…
Maximising their retirement funds to enjoy a great quality of life is one of the top priorities for expats retiring abroad. Unfortunately, many of the ‘cheap’ retirement destinations are becoming…