The introduction of a new Sassa card signals a new dawn in the lives of beneficiaries of social grants. Sassa is currently phasing out the old Sassa card used by beneficiaries as part of the transition processes which will result in severing ties with the current payment contractor, Cash Paymaster Services, by end of September. […]
Read MoreSeniors still remember the 2008 financial crisis, where some of the world’s biggest and strongest financial institutions were wiped out. Following a query from a YEI reader, My Treasury investigates whether Capitec has managed to weather the Viceroy storm during the last few weeks. Query from YEI member: Dear Editor Thank you for […]
Read MoreYEI has been researching savings and benefits for South African seniors for over ten years. But never before has it become so important to save where we can, because we are now being squeezed left, right and centre with increases in the cost of VAT, fuel, electricity, water, rates, groceries and other daily necessities. […]
Read MoreIt’s human nature not to want to think about death – your own or that of a loved one. But the consequence of not preparing for this inevitable part of life can be devastating for those left behind when a family member passes away. “Very few people have their estate planning in […]
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