The road to financial independence can seem dark and dangerous, but it’s easy enough to light the way with these simple tips for managing your money and destroying your debt. 1. Track Your Spending Right now, given the state of the economy it is more important than ever to keep […]
Accumulating debt is a fundamental part of the financial world, however, getting yourself into debt you can’t handle is not. There are ways that you can combat your debt through the very thing rumoured to cause it – yip, your credit card. Most people overwhelmingly choose ineffective strategies for paying […]
Removal from debt review could be complicated and require you to adhere to strict guidelines. We’ve broken down the process to help you to exit successfully. If you find yourself under debt review, but you’ve had a change of heart or your financial circumstances have changed, you may be considering […]
The term over-indebtedness applies to those who currently have credit repayments that exceed their current income. In such cases, you could be turned down for a credit application as taking on the additional financial commitment could cause you to be over-indebted. Read: 10 Warning signs that you have a debt […]
If you have a lot of debt and struggle to keep up with your monthly payments, you don’t have to handle the stress of counting your cents to survive. There are options available that could change the way you spend and save your money. You’ll need to decide the best […]
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 have no experience with how debt review works, you probably want to know what the car repossession rules may be. For example, will your car be safe? Does being under debt review mean giving your vehicle back to your creditors? We know it can be intimidating when all […]
There are numerous debt review and financial rescue misconceptions that individuals accept over time. Having inaccurate or inadequate information can undermine your capacity to choose the correct debt solution for your money related situation. Below, we take a look at a few misconceptions that have plagued the debt relief industry […]
Prescribed debt is an interesting scenario that people who utilise credit across South Africa should know more about. It’s not common, but if caught off guard, you could be responsible for a debt you don’t need to pay. Read: 10 Warning signs that you have a debt problem What is […]
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 […]
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