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10 Warning signs that you have a debt problem

debt problem

Are you concerned that you may have a debt problem? Perhaps you find yourself dodging calls and emails from debt collectors, or you’re not sure how you’ll make it through the month. Falling into unmanageable debt can happen to anyone. If you still need to figure out if you have […]

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Black Friday Responsible Shopping Tips

Black Friday Shopping Tips

Black Friday deals are tempting but can also be a trap unless you apply responsible shopping principles. It may have started as a time of big discounts and super savings in the United States, but it has quickly become a harmful “tradition” worldwide. Don’t fall into the trap of believing […]

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Garnishee orders in South Africa

garnishee orders

Garnishee orders are a last-ditch resort for creditors to get back the debt owed to them. While they aren’t as common today as they were a few years ago, they are still a reality for many South Africans. What is a garnishee order? A garnishee order is when a creditor […]

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Are Loans for Debt Review Clients Legal?

loans for debt review clients

Being under debt review may feel like you’ve been cut off from many normal parts of life; including getting loans. For example, purchasing clothing on an account, applying for a home loan, or buying a new car. All of these things require extra cash and approval by a creditor. If […]

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How the repo rate increase affects your finances

Repo Rate Increase

The South African Reserve Bank upped the repo rate with 50 base points instead of the predicted 25 points. This takes the repo rate to 7.75% and the prime lending rate to 11.25%, making it the highest lending rate since 2009. Our finances are affected by many factors throughout our […]

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What Can Debt Counsellors Do for You?

Debt Counsellors

The first thing you have to know is that you need to trust your finances with reliable debt counsellors. While many debt review specialists are available online, choosing the first Google search result isn’t always the best idea. Instead, find an NCR-registered debt counselling service with a genuine heart for […]

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What to do if a creditor calls

Debt Counsellors

According to debt collection laws in South Africa, creditors are obliged to talk to a debt counsellor while you are under Debt Review. They cannot legally reach out to the individual. So what happens if a creditor does try to contact the person? Debt collection laws in South Africa First […]

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