Debt articles

NDMA calls for more solutions to aid over-indebted consumers

13 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Latest statistics reveal that 12 million account holders are three or more instalments behind.

Firms must inform creditors by post

11 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Constitutional Court: Consumers have the right to contest debt judgments.

Questions to ask your debt counsellor

28 May 2012 · Staff Writer

When you are in over your head in debt it's important to hire the right debt counsellor. Here are nine questions to direct at them.  

Telling your partner about debt

15 May 2012 · Staff Writer

Being in debt is tough, but being in debt and your partner not knowing is even worse. Open up.

Debt Consultation - Debt Counselling | Debt Help from Justmoney

25 April 2012 · Staff Writer

Ensure good debt standing by undergoing Debt Consultation from financial expers. Justmoney provides debt counselling help for debt troubled individuals.

NCR: Understand your rights and urges

10 April 2012 · Staff Writer

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has urged consumers to be aware of their rights when it comes to credit agreements.

NDMA here to help the over indebted

18 August 2011 · Staff Writer

With South African consumers currently experiencing high debt to annual income ratios of 76,8%, many are not aware of the options available to them to resolve payment difficulties.

There are good intentions, but South Africans aren't saving

25 July 2011 · Staff Writer

Many South Africans fully intend to become diligent savers but are just not translating these intentions into action.

Use credit wisely, says NCR

20 July 2011 · Staff Writer

 In support of the Savings Month, the NCR is educating and informing consumers on credit, avoiding over-indebtedness and savings.

Stay smart - stay clear of over-indebtedness

Stay smart - stay clear of over-indebtedness

19 June 2011 · Staff Writer

It's an exciting time – you're finally earning your own pay cheque and proving you can make it on your own. The things you desire most are within financial reach, whether by saving, or by taking out credit.

Setting up a get out of debt plan

Setting up a get out of debt plan

8 June 2011 · Staff Writer

More and more South Africans are falling into the debt trapt. Do you want to get out? Do you know where to even get started?

What is the difference between debt counselling and debt administration

14 April 2011 · Staff Writer

Do you know what the difference between debt counselling and debt administration is?