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5 Ways to borrow - choose carefully

5 Ways to borrow - choose carefully

28 October 2020

There are many ways to obtain credit. It’s up to you to choose which form is suitable for your needs. But before you make that choice, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Your retirement savings could be the key to owning a home

Your retirement savings could be the key to owning a home

24 October 2020

Many people would love to become home owners but don’t know or have the means to do so. However, there are many ways, and one of them includes using your pension or retirement savings to secure a home loan.

Do this if your credit score is negatively impacted by creditor error

Do this if your credit score is negatively impacted by creditor error

19 October 2020

Let’s say you pay your monthly instalment at your local branch. But the payment, which went through on your side, didn't show up on your creditor’s side. So they may report you to the credit bureaus and your credit score can be neg...

Can you sell vehicle you bought on credit before you’ve paid it off?

Can you sell vehicle you bought on credit before you’ve paid it off?

11 October 2020

If you’re no longer able to meet your monthly instalments on your vehicle finance, or you decide you’d like to buy a different car, will you be allowed to sell it and settle the debt?

What if your credit provider is overcharging you?

What if your credit provider is overcharging you?

7 October 2020

Every month you receive a statement from your credit provider explaining how they’ve calculated your next instalment and informing you of your remaining balance. But what if they’re charging you more than they should?

What's considered a good credit score?

What's considered a good credit score?

6 October 2020

When applying for credit, you will have to give your creditor permission to access your credit report. But how do you know whether your credit score is good enough to be approved for credit?

Is your credit score valid internationally?

Is your credit score valid internationally?

8 September 2020

Without a credit score abroad, you won’t be able to get decent rates for home loans or be approved for vehicle finance. We found out what happens to your credit score when you leave the country.

The way financial control is used to manipulate a partner

The way financial control is used to manipulate a partner

20 August 2020

There’s nothing wrong with supporting a loved one financially. However, there are abusers who, among other things, use financial control to trap their partner. So what are the signs you should look out for to make sure you’re not b...

A business can also have a credit score

A business can also have a credit score

29 October 2019

You know your credit score is a reflection of your personal creditworthiness. If you manage to maintain a high score, you gain access to better rates and more personal finance products. But did you know that your business can also have a credit ...

Your biggest credit conundrums – answered

Your biggest credit conundrums – answered

8 October 2019

Understanding your credit health is one of the most important factors in managing your finances. This is because it gives you insight into your debt, your borrowing ability, and your financial history. While many understand this, there are still...

Check the interest before you take a loan

Check the interest before you take a loan

7 August 2019

Justmoney takes a look at what influences the interest rate on a personal loan, the difference between secured and unsecured loans, and its impact on the interest rate.

A guide to paying your student loan

A guide to paying your student loan

17 November 2016

The cost of tertiary education has made headlines over the past year as students protest for cheaper (i.e. free) education. The #FeesMustFall campaign has highlighted the need for the funding of higher education. For those who cannot afford to p...

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