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How Does Debt Review Work?

How does Debt Review Work?   Ever wondered, how does debt review work? If you are struggling with your debt repayments and are interested in debt review , it’s a good idea to get a crystal clear understanding of how debt review works, before...

Brexit

How Will Brexit Affect South Africa?

How Will Brexit Affect South Africa?   What is Brexit? Brexit refers to Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU). In a referendum yesterday, 23 June 2016, the people of Britain voted for the country to remain a member of the EU. The...

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Is a R753 Social Grant Enough to Feed a Family?

Is a R753 Social Grant Enough to Feed a Family?   An investigation by Fin24 has revealed just how much a basic monthly grocery shop costs for a family of five. They discovered it would cost R1, 146.57 a month at the very least. For a family of...

South African Consumers

The Shopping Habits of South African Consumers

The Shopping Habits of South African Consumers   South African consumers are big bargain hunters, according to a recent study of Shopper Trends. The Nielson Study looked at the shopping habits of 2524 influencers and major grocery buyers in...

debt consolidation companies

Debt Consolidation Companies

Debt Consolidation Companies   Debt consolidation companies often market loans as a quick fix for people with too much credit card debt burdening them. But financial advisers warn that these loans often create a bigger problem instead...

households

95% of SA Households Can’t Make Ends Meet

95% of SA Households Can’t Make Ends Meet   ’94.5% of South African households earn negative net incomes’ When a household’s expenses exceed their after-tax income, they are earning what we call a negative net income. Standard Bank recently...

regulation

New Regulation to Curb Reckless Lending

New Regulation to Curb Reckless Lending   To curb reckless lending, a new regulation has made it compulsory for all lenders to register with the National Credit Regulator (NCR). What is reckless lending? It is unlawful for a lender to grant...

Capitec Bank

Capitec Bank to Fight Reckless Lending Charges

Capitec Bank to Fight Reckless Lending Charges   Capitec Bank, a major provider of unsecured loans in South Africa, has lodged its opposition to Summit Financial Partners’ reckless lending charges and is set to submit responding court papers...

petrol price

Huge Petrol Price Hike to Hit SA in June

Huge Petrol Price Hike to Hit SA in June   The Department of Energy confirmed that consumers can anticipate a petrol price increase of 52c a litre in  June. The weaker rand and higher international oil prices are behind this latest price...