Drowning in debt? You’re not alone. Many of South Africans are battling to meet their financial commitments. If your monthly repayments on your house, car, credit cards and other accounts have risen so high that you’re facing blacklisting, one option is to go into debt counselling or debt review. The […]
We are almost at the end of the year and it is quite possible that you are struggling to stick to your budget. It is tempting to give up and resign yourself to another year of bad budgeting with debt on your back. But you don’t need to be stuck! […]
When you’re under debt review, making manual repayments every month can slide through the cracks easily. This is why the Debicheck option is a great way to make sure your repayments are always on time and up to date. If you’re not sure how to use Debicheck as a South […]
Are there consequences, and what exactly happens when you skip a payment while under debt review? In this article, we answer all these questions and provide best practice principles for when you are under debt review. The National Credit Act of 2005 is in place to ensure that those who […]
Today being in debt is a fact of life. No matter who you are or where you live, chances are you’re in debt, either from mounting credit cards, personal loans, or all the above. However, not all debt is bad, in fact living a completely debt free life is not […]
If you’re struggling with debt, you are one of many South Africans stuck in the money-trap. Debt is a major problem in the country and it is necessary for South Africa’s economy to find a solution to this issue – for both the nation and the citizens. From your own […]
It’s good for your mental and emotional health to spoil yourself every once in a while, but it’s also important to be financially responsible and hold off on buying expensive luxuries if you can’t afford them. This is especially true if you’re in debt – the temporary happiness you will […]
When you have more payments to make than fingers on your hand, it can be difficult to get on top of paying them off before even thinking about saving money after that. While getting in and out of debt is a common practice in South Africa, it’s not sustainable and […]
How to avoid blacklisting is a common question. However, “blacklisting” isn’t used in the credit industry. This is because the credit bureaus now keep both the bad and good aspects of your credit history, whereas previously they used to keep only the negative information. Read: Demystifying What Blacklisting Means in […]
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, you may have come across consolidation loans (also known as debt consolidation). Many people confuse debt consolidation for debt review, but the two are actually entirely different processes.
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