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How U.S. affairs affect South Africa’s economy
How will the U.S. election affect South Africa? Many saffas are asking how America will impact their rands in 2024 and beyond.
Reasons to transfer your retirement savings abroad
We're told to save - for a rainy day, emergencies, or retirement. It makes sense to leave your savings untouched for as long as possible. And yet, the rationale for keeping your nest egg untouched doesn't always hold up in novel circumstances. If you're a South...
South Africa’s GNU cabinet: what you need to know
After tense negotiations South Africa's GNU cabinet has been finalised. These are unprecedented times in SA's history since it's the first time we're seeing a coalition government of national unity. Fin Select takes a look at the cabinet and breaks down some of the...
Retirement reform: South Africa’s 2-pot pension system explained
We've seen numerous retirement reforms in the past few decades, but the latest is bound to stir the pot(s). South Africa's 2-pot pension system is scheduled to kick off in September 2024. What is the 2-pot system and how will it affect your retirement savings? What...
South African national elections: what can we expect?
With just 20 days until local elections, many people are wondering what the future holds for South Africa. We're all wondering what will happen in South Africa's 2024 election and what the future holds thereafter. Fin Select takes a look at the parties, voter...
Fake news: election year and the threat of deepfake
With upcoming elections in South Africa and the U.S. this year, fake news and deepfake pose significant sociopolitical threats. But what's the difference between the two? While 'fake news' became a big topic of interest during the 2016 presidential campaign in the...
Receive your South African inheritance while living abroad
When a loved one dies, most people aren't in the right frame of mind to manage complex admin. Unfortunately, this is generally one of the first things you’re burdened with. The most crucial items on the checklist involve laying the deceased to rest. It’s no surprise...
Tax emigration: changing your resident status for tax purposes
Emigration and immigration are taxing processes – and never has a pun been quite this relevant. Moving abroad is physically and emotionally draining, as well as administratively cumbersome. It’s understandable that people focus on the essentials – what it takes to get...
Why the Kruger National Park is Africa’s best safari: touring Mzansi
Which African safari gives tourists the best experience? It’s difficult to compare locations given the rich diversity of Southern African fauna and flora. While South Africans are undoubtedly biased towards our own ecological hotzones, we also want to offer readers an...
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