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Cardless vs card-based cash withdrawals - a costly convenience?

2 November 2021

Have you ever arrived at an ATM to find a long queue, awaited your turn, and only then realised that you’ve left your card in your car? Or, having opened your wallet to pay your domestic worker, suddenly remembered that you spent the last...

What are the interest rates on store accounts?

25 October 2021

Opening a store account is one of the easiest ways to build your credit score. Not surprisingly, a recent report by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) found store accounts to be among the most popular credit types for South African consumers - ...

Should you use your bank card while overseas?

30 September 2021

Which card is perfect for taking on your travels, and which cards should you leave behind?

Saving and investing, what's the difference?

14 July 2021

Saving and investing may appear to be the same thing, but there are stark differences between them.

South Africans are debt-savvy – survey shows

11 April 2021

In recognition of National Debt Awareness Month in February, JustMoney conducted a survey to find out how debt aware our readers are. Questions included the kind of debt they had incurred and their recognition of the costs attached. A total of 1...

Honey, let's chat money

10 February 2021

Studies indicate that money issues are a leading cause of arguments among couples. We examine the steps that you can take to better co-manage your finances.

Debt levels reach beyond 80% in consumer group

17 December 2020

In a bid to find out how indebted South Africans are, JustMoney conducted a survey that attracted 190 respondents. The survey was conducted in November 2020, and every participant had 13 questions to answer.

Top 5 things to consider before taking on further credit

29 November 2020

Nowadays, the process of attaining credit has become easier and faster. Although applying for, and receiving cash on the same day may excite potential lenders, it doesn’t come without serious repercussions if you’re not wise.

6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates

15 November 2020

It’s tempting to be anxious when thinking about credit cards or loan repayments. However, having and living with credit is not a bad thing, if you manage it responsibly and approach it proactively. One way to do this is to secure low inte...

79% of women are in charge of their money

20 September 2020

August marked a month when women were celebrated nationwide. In paying tribute to the mothers, daughters, and sisters of the nation, JustMoney conducted a 13-question survey to establish how women in the modern world ...

More than 30% of readers will struggle when their payment holiday ends

30 June 2020

In June, JustMoney conducted a survey to find out whether our readers were keen on taking payment holidays for their credit accounts. Close to 1400 readers participated in the survey, answering six questions each.

10 Questions you should ask your debt counsellor

29 June 2020

This guide will look at 10 questions you should ask your debt counsellor before you go through with the process.

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