With the festive season on its way, it’s important for consumers to prepare in advance, as with the joy and festivities comes the dangers of falling prey to scams. Here are a couple of common scams and how you can avoid them: Charity Scams The Scam During the festive season, […]
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The end of the year is drawing near, and aside from Christmas, there’s one event where consumers will be reaching for their wallets – and it’s Black Friday. Black Friday is an annual event, and while it originates in America, South Africans have been enjoying the big deals that come […]
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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 […]
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When it comes to making a salary last, South Africans are constantly forced to find new ways to stretch their budgets. Whether it’s increasing inflation rates or the cost of living climbing higher than ever before, what was considered a “decent” salary in previous years simply doesn’t seem to cut […]
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Debt Review Awards: Large Debt Counsellor Nominee Debtline was again recognised as a leading debt counselling practice in South Africa for 2023. We have been nominated in the Top 10 Large Debt Counsellors category in the Debt Review Awards 2023. The Debt Review Awards website describes the process as follows: […]
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In today’s challenging financial conditions, where interest rates are rising and monthly expenses keep climbing, many South Africans need help managing their debt. The fear of vehicle repossession and the burden of increasing loan instalments have become all too real for many. Moreover, financial stress takes a toll on mental […]
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Vehicle repossession can be a real concern, especially as South Africans are currently facing a very challenging financial climate where monthly expense rates keep increasing. With expenses increasing due to a range of interest hikes, loan instalments may continue to increase, too. This has more and more people defaulting on […]
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When paychecks come in, we’ve been taught to split the funds into categories of monthly expenses, essentials, luxuries, and savings. In normal circumstances, it would be easy to split funds across these different categories without a worry. However, the current financial climate is making it impossible for South Africans, forcing […]
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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 […]
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Financial wellness means different things to different people. Perhaps it’s being able to move into your own place or pay off your student loans, or it’s buying your first car and pursuing hobbies that require a little extra cash. No matter what it may mean to you, one thing is essential […]
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