As a South African citizen, it’s easy to apply for student loans, credit cards, or store accounts with minimal effort. Younger generations are impacted greatly by the South African economy, especially when managing student loans and debt. As a South African citizen, it is easy to apply for credit cards, […]
Banks and financial institutions across South Africa offer loans of different kinds to customers every day; one of these loans is the personal loan. A personal loan is available to fill any need and doesn’t have a specific purpose. Unlike a home or car loan, you can use the funds […]
In today’s economic climate, retrenchments occur regularly, and if you are under debt review, you need to know your rights and the options available. Between businesses struggling to keep their doors open and there being too many people searching for employment, being retrenched is not uncommon. But if this happens, […]
South Africa was recently declared as Greylisted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Greylisting is when a country is under increased monitoring by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The FATF is a global institution based in Paris that tackles money laundering and terrorist and proliferation financing. The FATF released an evaluation […]
Debt can impact your loved ones on multiple levels and it is therefore important to face it together. Debt slowly creeps up on you until you struggle to escape its grip. While many believe that it affects only you, it may affect your relationship or marriage too. When you’re linked […]
There is such a thing as good debt, and in this article, we break it down for you. Today being in debt is a fact of life. No matter who you are or where you live, chances are you’re in debt, either from mounting credit cards, personal loans, or all […]
Needing the help of a debt counsellor as you learn to navigate and control your debt may be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With so many debt counselling firms on the market, you may wonder how to choose the one best suited to your needs. If you […]
We cover six budget tips to help South Africans survive rising living expenses. Petrol, food costs, electricity, school fees – prices are skyrocketing while salaries remain the same, and everyone is wondering how they’ll make it through the month. With the loadshedding stages rising as quickly as the cost of […]
Payday loans seem like the easy way out when you’re in a fix, but there are some crucial things you have to consider. We all know the feeling when the money runs out before the end of the month. We’ve all been there. At times like these, you may be […]
If you find yourself drowning in debt, you may consider turning to any Tom, Dick or Harry to help you climb your way out. Loan sharks, friendly advice from a coworker, or an internet forum may seem like the easy way out, but real and safe assistance only comes from […]
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