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Debt Counselling: An Important Part of Managing Assets in South Africa

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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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South Africa’s 25 Basis Point Rate Cut: What It Means for Your Debt

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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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Planning to go under Debt Review? Here’s what Debt Counsellors can do for you…

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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Celebrate Heritage Day with Smart Financial Goals

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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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How to Deal with Debt Collectors in South Africa

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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