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With the interest rates continuously rising, more and more South Africans are struggling to keep up with their debt. Recent stats have revealed that many South Africans spend 65% of their net income on servicing debts. The snowball continues to grow, leaving more South Africans struggling to make ends meet. […]
Times have changed, and rent-to-own is now a possibility for almost any item in your home. For those who need a new vehicle, there’s even the option of rent-to-own cars. But is this a good idea? Let’s take a closer look at what this means and if it really can […]
As the Rand has weakened, the past couple of years have been a wild time riding the rise of inflation and repo rates. The constant increase in expenses has been hard on South Africans, particularly for those in debt. The Rand is slowly but surely strengthening in value, which comes […]
So, you took the first step and decided to be under debt review, but you may wonder, “What happens after debt review?” Or perhaps you’re considering tackling your debt head-on, but you wonder what the future holds. Once you’ve paid off all of your debt, a few things will take […]
If you are behind on your debt payments, you may have come into contact with debt collectors. These are independent individuals or organisations creditors hire to follow up with debtors who have overdue repayments. You may be worried that a debt collector will show up and bully you with physical […]
A debt reduction strategy is the only way to get out of debt permanently. You need to become a debt-dung beetle! You may be wondering what a dung beetle has to do with being debt free. The humble dung beetle packs animal dung into a tight ball and rolls it […]
Debtline‘s Aftercare Centre collected our Debt Review clients’ five most frequently asked questions. If you are over-indebted or struggling to make your debt payments, and considering loan consolidation or debt review, these five questions will help you make the decision. 1. When will my creditors get paid? Under Debt Review, […]
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 […]
South Africa’s interest rate hike keeps on climbing. Is there any way we can prepare for the economic fallout? Since November 2021, South Africa has been on a long and hard hike up a steep mountain that is the interest rate of everyday living. Since the initial spike, the Monetary […]
Before applying for a student loan, you must consider several important factors carefully. Getting that university acceptance letter is only half the battle regarding tertiary education. You also need to find a way to pay for it; tertiary education is not cheap. You also need to take into consideration the […]
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