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How should I invest my R550 000 lump sum retirement benefit?

All South African retirement fund members received some good news in February 2023, when the tax-free portion of the lump sum retirement benefit was increased from R500 000 to R550 000. After the excitement of the increased payment died down, the reality of what to do with the “extra money” kicked in. By Brett Ladouce

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