Debt articles

12 Government changes to help indebted consumers

4 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The Dti has introduced a range of reforms that are set to improve the lives of indebted consumers finds Angelique Ruzicka. 

Judgements to be lifted for paid up borrowers

28 February 2014 · Staff Writer

Borrowers that have paid off their loans will have default judgements against their names with credit burrows removed.

Retailers struggle to cope with consumer debt

24 February 2014 · Staff Writer

Retailers are being forced to write-off the debt that consumers are struggling to pay-up.

Fight rising costs with a household budget

14 February 2014 · Staff Writer

Leading up to the National Budget speech, South Africans should budget to anticipate any further price hike announcements. 

How can debt review help you?

11 February 2014 · Staff Writer

Could debt review be the solution to South Africa's debt-ridden consumers?

Why having a bad credit score means you pay more

11 February 2014 · Staff Writer

You may be paying more in insurance cover if you have a bad credit score. Justmoney investigates.

South Africans in desperate need of debt counselling

31 January 2014 · Staff Writer

The rising cost of living is forcing more South Africans to resort to debt counselling.

Consumers warned to spend and borrow wisely

10 January 2014 · Staff Writer

NRC urges consumers to watch their finances and borrowing habits for 2014.

Trim your festive debt for 2014

7 January 2014 · Staff Writer

We spoke to the experts on how you can get out of debt racked up from 2013’s holiday season.

500,000 South Africans have garnishee orders against them

28 November 2013 · Staff Writer

The thousands of South Africans, faced with garnishee orders, should tackle this dilema head-on.

Should you declare yourself bankrupt?

22 October 2013 · Staff Writer

If you are being harrassed about paying your debts you may be considering declaring yoursel bankrupt. But is it really the simplest option?

NDMA warns against unscrupulous administrators

9 October 2013 · Staff Writer

Could your administrator be holding back your repayments and not paying your lenders?