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SARS' fixed penalties for late tax filers

SARS' fixed penalties for late tax filers

15 November 2021

Penalties are not a new concept for SARS. From the outset, a system was created to identify instances where individuals and businesses failed to submit their returns.

Do you want to settle your debt?

Do you want to settle your debt?

10 November 2021

You may be considering settling one or more of your credit accounts. We look at how you can navigate this process.

How to use debt to make money

How to use debt to make money

10 November 2021

In some cases, taking on debt can lead to profit in the long run. We have a look at where this applies, and we consider whether you should choose this route or not.

This is what you should do if you receive a judgement

This is what you should do if you receive a judgement

2 November 2021

What can you do once you receive a judgment? We got in touch with a leading credit bureau to find out.

How to handle a call from a debt collector

How to handle a call from a debt collector

19 October 2021

If you don’t keep to your debt obligations, your credit provider will reach out to their collections department, or partner, and request that a debt collector call you. We briefly look at how debt collectors work, and how you should handl...

What are debt collectors not allowed to do?

What are debt collectors not allowed to do?

17 October 2021

Debt - if not managed - can seem like a dark cloud looming. But, you do have rights.

Economic devastation sees rapid rise in debt counselling

Economic devastation sees rapid rise in debt counselling

13 October 2021

A survey conducted by DebtBusters indicates that consumers are increasingly turning to debt counselling.

Prevent your home from being repossessed

Prevent your home from being repossessed

7 October 2021

When you take out a home loan, you don’t intend to falter on your monthly repayments. However, the unthinkable may happen and you’ll have to find a way forward.

How to split your debt when you get divorced

How to split your debt when you get divorced

22 April 2021

Going through a divorce will always be difficult. What’s worse is dealing with the additional pressure of outstanding debt. Working out how to split your debt can be very tricky.

What is revolving debt, and how is it different from “normal” debt?

What is revolving debt, and how is it different from “normal” debt?

19 April 2021

When applying for a credit card, you may have come across the terms “revolving credit” or “revolving debt”. Perhaps you thought it makes no difference what the debt is called – debt is debt, right? But whether ...

Everything you need to know about a Section 129 notice

Everything you need to know about a Section 129 notice

23 March 2021

If you’ve been struggling to pay your debt and your creditors have been calling you, then chances are you’re about to receive a Section 129 notice. But what is this document, and what does it mean?

Should you get a personal loan from a bank or a loan provider?

Should you get a personal loan from a bank or a loan provider?

18 March 2021

When you decide to take out a personal loan, you need to consider many factors which will help you determine how long it will take you to settle your debt. However, you will notice that you can take out a personal loan from the bank or from a lo...

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