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When will a judgment reflect on your credit report?
You may know that failing to settle your debt on time can result in a judgement, creating havoc with your credit score. But how long will it take to reflect?
Is it worth increasing debit order payments?
If you pay your creditors by debit order, the default will be set to the minimum amount that you have due each month. However, what if you wanted to pay more?
How to reduce the cost of receiving international payments
When you receive money from abroad, you may be aware of the hefty fee attached to this kind of transaction. You may also wonder why you should be liable for this fee.
How financial coaches are different from financial advisers
The majority of people can benefit from financial advice. But, if you decide to get help, should you reach out to a financial adviser or a financial coach?
How much should you spend on a tax practitioner?
You could do your taxes yourself, or you could hire someone to do it for you. If you decide to go with the latter, you may wonder how much this would cost you.
7 Facts about tax-free savings accounts
7 Facts about tax-free savings accounts
Youth unemployment trends call for earlier saving plans
Over half of South Africa’s young people are unemployed. This situation has been exacerbated by the pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on the economy. Many young people have not only returned to live with their parents, but have become fin...
How youth deal with financial obstacles and manage money better
June is the month when we traditionally shout out to the youth of South Africa. However, with youth unemployment at close to 75%, it can seem as though there is little to celebrate.
Is a crypto savings account worth the risk?
Is a crypto savings account worth the risk?
Should credit bureaus notify you when your credit score changes?
Perhaps you checked your credit score today. To your dismay, you find out it’s gone down significantly. If you had realised it was going down sooner, you may have taken action to reverse the damage.
The dangers of leaving your savings in a transactional account
Transactional accounts are designed to receive money, which then gets transferred to other accounts, such as your savings. However, what happens when you leave money in your transactional account?
Being caught in an accident without car insurance
Many South Africans don’t have car insurance, even if they regularly use the roads. Given the perceived expense, this seems reasonable – until they are involved in an accident.