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Interest-free days and interest amounts – what are the limits?

Interest-free days and interest amounts – what are the limits?

2 August 2021

When you open a credit card account with your bank, you will receive certain benefits based, in part, on your credit profile. The number of interest free days and the interest rate are among the credit conditions that will apply.

How to ensure your credit report is up to date

How to ensure your credit report is up to date

18 July 2021

Have you ever looked at your credit report and thought that the information displayed does not match what you know? You have paid your accounts, or you’ve completed the debt counselling programme, but it’s not reflected in your cre...

Can your TV licence payments impact your credit score?

Can your TV licence payments impact your credit score?

14 July 2021

Everyone who owns a television in South Africa is liable to pay for a TV licence. But what happens if you don’t pay it? We have a look at how the license works, and how failure to pay it can impact your credit score.

Do credit cards encourage excessive spending?

Do credit cards encourage excessive spending?

12 July 2021

A recent study by MIT Sloan investigated whether credit cards motivate consumers to “step on the gas” when it comes to spending. We consider the impact credit cards have on spending.

How to have a judgment removed from your credit report

How to have a judgment removed from your credit report

7 July 2021

If a judgment is issued against your name, you will soon notice its impact on your credit score. We have a look at what a judgment is, and we consider the steps you should take to have this officially removed from your credit report.

When will a judgment reflect on your credit report?

When will a judgment reflect on your credit report?

28 June 2021

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?

Should credit bureaus notify you when your credit score changes?

Should credit bureaus notify you when your credit score changes?

10 June 2021

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.  

Does a large salary guarantee a good credit score?

Does a large salary guarantee a good credit score?

3 June 2021

If you have a large income, it may appear that you will be able to handle large amounts of debt with ease and, therefore, you should automatically have a good credit score. However, the credit bureaus may not agree.

6 Factors that do not impact your credit score

6 Factors that do not impact your credit score

1 June 2021

If you have entered the world of credit, you may have been warned that you need to protect your credit score. However, there are several things that won’t impact your score.

Boost your credit score with your internet or mobile phone contract

Boost your credit score with your internet or mobile phone contract

31 May 2021

It can be difficult to qualify for credit, and you may not wish to take on further debt. An easy way to boost your credit score is to have an internet or mobile phone contract in your name.

Will your credit score decline if your credit utilisation is 0%?

Will your credit score decline if your credit utilisation is 0%?

20 May 2021

The credit bureaus consider several factors when they calculate your credit score, including your credit usage and habits. But what happens if you have access to credit, and you don’t use any of it?

What alternatives are there to a credit score?

What alternatives are there to a credit score?

19 May 2021

When you apply for a credit card or a loan, your new creditor will look at your credit score to assess your creditworthiness. However, is this the only indicator they can consider?

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