[quote=streak]We can get up to 6% leaving the money in the bank here which during uncertain times is a viable option.
What do the risk averse folks with cash in the USA do, CDs?[/quote]
If you can get 6% where you are, then that’s way bigger of a yield than the 1 to 1-1/4% you’re likely to get on savings in the bank here. Of course you’ll need to consider whether the Rand will fall in relation to the dollar.