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Your guide to debt counselling

Your guide to debt counselling

14 September 2022

Debt counselling is a regulated solution that enables you to regain control of your personal finances. We consider this option, and some factors attached to its use.

9 Practical ways to reduce debt

9 Practical ways to reduce debt

30 August 2022

We investigate nine practical ways to reduce your debt and keep future debt to a minimum.

What happens to your debt when you die?

What happens to your debt when you die?

1 August 2022

What happens to our debt when we die? We consider different scenarios, and the role of financial planning in creating a debt-free legacy.

Can you get a loan while under debt counselling?

Can you get a loan while under debt counselling?

13 June 2022

Debt counselling will inevitably have a positive impact on your finances, which may tempt you to acquire further credit. We consider whether this is feasible.

A step-by-step guide on how to manage debt

A step-by-step guide on how to manage debt

7 June 2022

We have a look at the steps you can take to regain control of your debt, and we consider how you can stay motivated while working through the process.

Which debts should you really pay off first?

Which debts should you really pay off first?

2 June 2022

There are different schools of thought when it comes to which debts you should pay off first. We examine two approaches.

How to set up a debt-exit plan

How to set up a debt-exit plan

8 May 2022

If you know that you’re struggling to keep up with your debt repayments, it would be beneficial to set up a plan specifically to be done with your debt. This can help you gain control of your finances again.

How to cope with loan and debt defaults

How to cope with loan and debt defaults

21 March 2022

South Africans are experiencing a debt crisis. We find out how you can cope with loan and debt defaults, and how you can get your finances back on track.

Which gender best manages their debt?

Which gender best manages their debt?

8 February 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, many South Africans have struggled to keep up with their debt obligations. We find out which gender has done a better job of managing their debt since Covid arrived.

Should you consider a mortgage bond switch?

Should you consider a mortgage bond switch?

1 February 2022

When switching your bond, the transactional costs will depend on the value of your loan. You will also need to consider the cost of an attorney to re-register the bond.

The impact addiction has on your finances

The impact addiction has on your finances

11 January 2022

The physical and emotional cost of dealing with an addiction can be destabilizing. On top of this, it will have an impact on your finances. We find out why addiction will exponentially drain your bank account.

Can you still save while paying off debt?

Can you still save while paying off debt?

6 December 2021

Debt is a multifaceted burden that many have to face. Apart from creating financial stress in the present, it can easily impede a person’s ability to save for the future.

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