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Don’t be stuck in Janu-worry

South Africans between 18 and 65 will spend an average of R 5 606 during the festive season. Additionally, based on Statistics SA's mid-year...

When Debt Is Frightful, Nothing Is Delightful

Jane’s daughter got severely ill during 2015… And because of this unexpected turn of events, she was constantly on and off at work. It almost caused...
South Africa Payday Loans

South Africa Payday Loans

Are South African payday loans legal? Yes, South Africa is legal for payday loans. Only if you borrow the money from a credit provider registered...

What are the types of debt relief techniques and how they...

It is essential to understand the available options for debt relief which are available for consumers and business owners. In fact, debt relief programs...
Why personal finance is essential

Why personal finance is essential

People who start saving early in life accumulate enough money to spend later in life. This allows them to easily cover the cost of...
John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual

Make the love of Valentine’s Day last for the rest of...

Make the love of Valentine’s Day last for the rest of the year by sharing and planning money matters, says Old Mutual. Valentine’s Day is...
The Only Home Loan Service That Helps You Pay Towards Your Family’s Fees

The Only Home Loan Service That Helps You Pay Towards Your...

School-Days has announced a new way for its members to grow their education bursaries School-Days, a KZN-based ‘grow-it-yourself’ education bursary platform, has just launched Easy...
What to consider when switching your home loan

What to consider when switching your home loan

If you ever find yourself pondering the prospect of switching your home loan to another bank, it is essential that you do your homework. Stanley...
Capitec helps Mzansi realise their dreams with new #LetsStartToday campaign

Capitec helps Mzansi realise their dreams with new #LetsStartToday campaign

South Africans are naturally ambitious dreamers. However, after a year of rising inflation, great resignations, quiet quitting, loadshedding, water-shedding, and (more recently) WhatsApp-shedding has...
6 ways to use your credit card to make better money choices

6 ways to use your credit card to make better money...

South Africa has 6.6 million credit card accounts which is a 2,3% year-on-year increase on 2021 according to TransUnion. The reason for this growth...
How building yourself is part of your financial plan?

How building yourself is part of your financial plan?

Building a financial plan is something we always talk about. Whether you do that on your own or with a financial advisor, building a financial plan...

What is a Credit Score and How to Check It?

A credit score is something we often hear about, but what is it really? A credit score is often spoken about and used as...