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Practical, research-based explanations of personal finance and investing topics that matter to South Africans — written clearly and without any sales agenda.

Person checking TFSA balance on phone
Retirement & Tax
How the Tax-Free Savings Account actually works in South Africa (2024–2025 limits)

A plain-language breakdown of contribution limits, what happens if you go over, the best vehicles to use inside a TFSA, and why the tax-free growth is more powerful than most people realise.



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Chart comparing ETF and unit trust fees
Investing Basics
ETFs vs Unit Trusts on the JSE — what the numbers really show

We look at historical performance, total costs (TER, trading fees, platform fees), and explain why the majority of active unit trusts have not managed to beat simple low-cost index ETFs after fees.




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South African passport and offshore investment documents
Offshore & Currency
Using your R1 million discretionary + R10 million foreign investment allowance wisely

Step-by-step explanation of SARS requirements, the difference between the two allowances, tax implications, and practical ways most South Africans add offshore exposure without unnecessary complexity or cost.

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