We look back over the last 10 years at YEI’s
most-read and most popular articles.
#1 spot goes to the YEI article on Lockdown Level 4
and what it means for seniors.
This post reached viral status.
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| Lockdown level 4 and what it means for Seniors. | ||||
| This was YEI’s most popular article of all time. It went "viral" and had a reach of over 700 000 on Facebook. | ||||
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| Death of a loved one – what to do. | ||||
| A valuable checklist on how to take care of immediate business following the death of a loved one, including information (November 2020) on the effect of COVID-19 procedures surrounding death and funerals. | ||||
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| Grandma’s natural remedies can save you money! | ||||
| Some people think that natural remedies are far-fetched or just plain bizarre! However, you might find that a natural remedy works better than over-the-counter medication! Worth a try, we think… | ||||
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| Pension versus Provident Fund: What is the difference? | ||||
| This popular article explored the important question about the difference between provident funds vs Pension funds. Please note that this is a 2014 article. This article is being featured as it is a Top 10 article and it is very informative. However, there have been tax and other changes since then. Please consult your Financial Adviser for updated advice. | ||||
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| Farewell Old Age Home! Hello co-living! | ||||
| Baby boomers are not strangers when it comes to bucking the trends. In the Woodstock era, baby boomers brought about a seismic cultural shift. Now, they are revolutionising retirement! | ||||
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| Make your own cleaning products and save! | ||||
| This article gave some very good advice on making your own cleaning products and proved very popular with readers | ||||
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| Tax Guide for South African Seniors – 2021 | ||||
| Tax Guides for SA Seniors have been popular for the last three years – here is the latest version for 2021 | ||||
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| Now is the time to compile “My Estate Planning File” | ||||
| Compiling “My Estate Planning File” should not be seen as a morbid act, but a practical act of love with the purpose of saving your nearest and dearest much heartache, time and money | ||||
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| SASSA - Older Persons Grant | ||||
| SASSA Older Persons Grant. Latest information on how to apply - as at 22 September 2020 | ||||
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| The well-kept secret of the dorpie that retirees love | ||||
| We tried keeping it to ourselves, but we can’t. We have to share the secret of this amazing “dorpie” that retirees love! | ||||
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| Special mention needs to be made of the following articles | ||||
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| Retirement annuities unpacked | Has the lockdown created a boomerang generation? | |||
| Old Mutual helps you with your annuity decision when you are up for retirement | Some parents who welcomed the empty nest as a time to finally focus on their needs may be feeling the blues as the lockdown is creating a boomerang generation. | |||
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| Wonderful Wild Coast – bursting with iconic pensioner midweek specials | Now is the perfect time to start your autobiography | |||
| You’ve Earned It is on a journey to discover the Wonderful Wild Coast, the rugged and unspoilt coastline – a heavenly haven of iconic gems well known to SA seniors. | Everyone has a story, and you are undoubtedly the best person to tell the story of your life! What a wonderful legacy to leave your children, grandchildren and future generations | |||
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| Destination: Drakensberg! Where pensioner discount gems abound! | The unique challenges of Retirement: Retirement Age | |||
| We could wax lyrical about the majestic destination of the Drakensberg, but what we really want to get enthusiastic about are the incredible pensioner discount gems nestled in the Berg. | Much 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.The unique challenges of Retirement: Challenge #1 – Retirement Age | |||
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| Finding your sense of purpose in retirement | The unique challenges of Retirement: Challenge #2 – Working in retirement | |||
| The unique challenges of Retirement: Challenge #5 – Finding your sense of purpose in retirement | The unique challenges of Retirement: Challenge #2 – Working in retirement. | |||
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