In this episode, Warren Ingram answers your questions about retirement expenses and taxes, as well as the financial consequences of immigrating and investing in foreign stock markets. He also highlights the importance of budgeting for increasing medical aid costs in retirement & gives advice around financial immigration and tax implications.

Takeaways

• Retirement expenses don't change significantly from the last years of work to the first years of retirement, except for the cessation of saving and potential changes in supporting children financially.
• Budget for increasing medical aid costs in retirement, as they tend to grow faster than the cost of living.
• Be cautious about formal financial immigration, as it can have significant tax implications. Test drive living in another country before making a permanent move.
• Invest in global investments through South African fund managers to avoid double taxation and have flexibility in accessing funds based on your residency.

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In todays episode, Warren Ingram and Rupert Hare, Head of Multi-Asset at Prescient, discuss the investment opportunities in South Africa and around the world. They highlight the potential for good returns in South African asset classes, such as equities and fixed income instruments, due to attractive valuations and high yields. They also discuss the importance of diversification and the potential for growth in emerging markets like Japan.

Takeaways

• South African asset classes, such as equities and fixed income instruments, offer attractive valuations and high yields.
• Diversification is important, and investors should consider allocating to emerging markets like Japan.
• A balanced and rational approach to investing, focusing on long-term goals, is crucial.
• Investments should be based on the mix of asset classes that align with individual investment needs.

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In this podcast, Warren Ingram answers questions about contributing to a retirement fund and withdrawing money from a retirement fund to pay off debts. He discusses the limitations on investing in international investments through living annuities and suggests being patient as the cap on offshore capacity may ease in the future.

Takeaways

• Maximize the tax break for retirement fund contributions by contributing up to the maximum allowed amount.
• Avoid over-contributing to retirement funds and consider contributing to a tax-free savings account.
• Quitting a job to access retirement funds can lead to financial difficulties, so explore other options to pay off debts.
• Be patient with the limitations on investing in international investments through living annuities, as the cap may ease in the future.
• Maintain a balanced investment approach and consider maximizing tax reallocation.

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