The question of retirement age in South Africa can be thorny at best. YEI unpacks the topic of the retirement age in South Africa Baby boomers are retiring in their scores. The only issue is that many baby boomers are not ready to retire, mostly because of financial reasons. but also because they […]
Read MoreMuch as we may be looking forward to the third stage of our lives, retirement brings with it several challenges. You’ve Earned It looks at the key challenges and important issues facing retirees in South Africa today. We also look at possible solutions to these challenges. Many retirees-to-be and baby boomers are […]
Read MoreYEI is regularly asked the following: Is a pensioner older than 55, 60 or 65?; What is the definition of a pensioner?; Is a South African pensioner someone who receives a SASSA pension? YEI explores this conundrum. The Oxford dictionary cites that a pensioner is a person who receives a pension, especially the […]
Read MoreA YEI member story: Peter had to take early retirement due to health issues. He recounts his story – how he balanced financial matters against the odds Two years before I had to take early retirement, I realised that my wife and I would not have enough capital to maintain our lifestyle. We […]
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