Retirement

In the YEI Retirement page, keep up to date with news regarding retirement options, learn more about the big questions in retirement, retirement challenges and how to plan for a stress-free retirement. YEI Retirement brings you a broad range of relevant, on-point, informative articles written by subject matter experts and specialists in the Retirement industry. From decluttering, downsizing, accommodation in retirement, life rights, and inspiring stories to expert advice.  You will also find YEI articles, often with a view from subject matter experts. These articles are specifically geared at 55-plussers.

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Where Will You Be Living in 10 Years? Tell Us, and Stand to Win One of Two R5,000 VouchersRetirementWIN with YEI

Where Will You Be Living in 10 Years? Tell Us, and Stand to Win One of Two R5,000 Vouchers

55+ South Africans Survey: Share Your Views on Home Most of us picture where we…
June 30, 2026
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Retirement Reimagined: It’s Never Too Late to Earn, Learn and ThriveRetirement

Retirement Reimagined: It’s Never Too Late to Earn, Learn and Thrive

From consulting and mentoring to embracing AI, discover how retirees are reinventing themselves, staying connected…
June 10, 2026
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What’s Keeping Retirees Awake at 2am?Health and WellnessRetirement

What’s Keeping Retirees Awake at 2am?

Retirement is right up there as one of life’s most stressful events. Let’s unpack the…
August 21, 2025
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Executor or Executioner? Choosing the Right Person for Your EstateFinanceRetirement

Executor or Executioner? Choosing the Right Person for Your Estate

Life is a difficult enough journey, but one of the most crucial, and often overlooked,…
July 22, 2025
Embrace your golden years – Life at The Village Retirement HomeLifestyleRetirement

Embrace your golden years – Life at The Village Retirement Home

  Ageing is a beautiful journey, especially when your golden years are celebrated with warmth,…
April 29, 2025
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YEI Viewpoint: What does a Retirement Test-Run look like?Retirement

YEI Viewpoint: What does a Retirement Test-Run look like?

Joan and Michael had a “retirement dress rehearsal”.  Read their story and YEI’s thoughts and…
April 3, 2025
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YEI viewpoint: Why it’s time to retire the retirement ageRetirement

YEI viewpoint: Why it’s time to retire the retirement age

For years, it has been our view that retirement should go the way of the…
March 20, 2025
The village retirement home, Where everyone is welcome
13 Unique Features That Make The Village Retirement Home Truly SpecialRetirement

13 Unique Features That Make The Village Retirement Home Truly Special

Let me introduce you to The Village Retirement Home, a haven for seniors seeking a…
March 11, 2025
Guide to retirement homes
YEI’s Guide to choosing a retirement village/homeRetirement

YEI’s Guide to choosing a retirement village/home

  Finding the right home is one of Retirement’s BIG questions.  There is a big…
August 18, 2024
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A Guide to SA’s Retirement Villages – YEI 2024RetirementYEI's Best

A Guide to SA’s Retirement Villages – YEI 2024

Retirement villages come in all shapes and forms with differing costs, services and amenities. Have…
August 17, 2024
The village retirement home, Where everyone is welcome
The Village Retirement Home: Where Life FlourishesRetirement

The Village Retirement Home: Where Life Flourishes

Let me introduce you to The Village Retirement Home, a haven for seniors seeking a…
March 3, 2024
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Bring Joy to a struggling pensioner this Christmas by donating a Care parcelRetirement

Bring Joy to a struggling pensioner this Christmas by donating a Care parcel

If we’ve caught your attention, and you too are passionate about caring for our seniors,…
November 10, 2023