Rebuilding Your Financial House
A house usually reflects a physical building – full of structure, foundation and extra fixtures to make it suitable for its function. If you...
Does paying R100 extra on your bond matter?
The substantial amount of debt owed on a home loan can often startle consumers making it seem pointless to pay anything extra, as it...
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...
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.
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Pros and Cons of a joint home loan
At some stage in life everyone aspires to have a home of their own, but circumstances such as not earning enough income to qualify...
5 Tips to Stay Young, Happy and Financially Free
Are you a young, twenty-something individual, relatively fresh out of high school, college or university kick-starting your career? This new chapter in your life...
Get SMART With Your Financial Goals
Who said you can only set goals every New Year? Not to mention your financial goals. No, it should be a hot topic year-round...
Getting started with Bitcoin
Being a number one trend in the last few years, cryptocurrency and Bitcoin itself readily bring in the new idea of money to the...
Time to Re-GROW Your Savings
As many consumers may have noticed, July is National Savings Month. It is therefore the best time to start afresh and rethink savings’ strategies....
Don’t use your car as collateral for a loan
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has warned consumers against using their cars as security for loans.
“The NCR cautions consumers against using their cars as...
Moving from renting to buying
If you’ve been renting for a while and are ready to take the next step to buying your own home, you need to do...
Is fixing your home loan interest rate ideal?
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s move to keep interest rates at the same level, coupled with the notion that the bank may have...







