Should expats cash in their South African retirement funds before 1 March 2021?
South Africans living and working abroad should take note of upcoming tax and exchange control amendments that could potentially affect tax affairs and finances from next year. In case you hadn’t already heard, the South African government is in the process of...
Retirement Annuity vs Pension Fund: What’s the Big Difference?
If you’ve ever found yourself awake at 3AM, pondering the big questions in life – like, what’s the difference between retirement annuity and pension fund – then this post is for you. Read on! What is a Retirement Annuity? A retirement annuity is a...
Can I cash in my Retirement Annuity in South Africa when I want to? Here’s what you should know
South Africans all over the world are feeling the financial pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most people have had their hours reduced, their pay cut and many are facing retrenchment. If ever there was a “desperate times call for desperate measures”, we are in...