Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s recent budget revealed a deepening deficit of 4.9%, indicating that times are tough. The South African government has racked up an additional R356 billion in debt, and the cost of living is straining economic growth. In an ideal world, we’d all have six months’ worth of […]
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For many South Africans, the two-pot retirement system has become a go-to solution for paying off short-term debt and covering expenses like homes and cars. But while fewer people than expected have dipped into their retirement savings, it’s still a cause for concern. Read: Three Ways To Tackle Credit Card […]
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The numbers don’t lie – there’s over R2.5 trillion in personal debt in South Africa right now. Even more staggering is that R70 billion to R100 billion of that belongs to consumers already undergoing debt counselling. According to Benay Sager, Chairperson of the NDCA, South Africa has a world-class debt […]
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As the year wraps up, the festive season comes alive, filled with excitement, family gatherings, and of course, shopping! With Christmas just around the corner, many South Africans are counting down the days to Black Friday – a perfect time to get those holiday gifts sorted without emptying the bank […]
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In September 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) finally delivered some financial relief, cutting its repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) from 8.25% to 8.00%. The rate cut indeed kicked-started a gradual interest rate easing cycle after more than four years without cuts. Although an apparently small adjustment, […]
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The first rule of thumb with the Debt Review journey is that you need to entrust your finances with reliable debt counsellors. While an array of debt review specialists are available online, selecting the first Google search result isn’t always the best idea. It would be advisable to find an NCR-registered debt […]
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We’ve seen an increase in debt among South Africans over the past few years, especially during Covid. And with the massive interest hikes on debt, things have gone south for many residents in the past couple of years. There’s some good news and growing relief on the way for struggling […]
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September is a beautiful month for South Africans. It marks the turning of seasons and the celebration of our diverse cultures. We’ve got an entire day set aside to celebrate where we come from and how it connects us. The question many South Africans currently have is how they can […]
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Have you recently been behind on your debt payments? If yes, you may have come into contact with debt collectors. Debt collectors are independent individuals or organisations that creditors hire to follow up with debtors who have overdue repayments. If you are worried that a debt collector will show up […]
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Money plays a big role in impacting our lives. It not only impacts our financial well-being but also our happiness and sense of security. That being said, there are a lot of South Africans that struggle to reach financial freedom. Instead, they are locked in a constant battle with a […]
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