Can’t afford your rent? Don’t worry, just don’t pay
“Can’t afford your rent? Don’t worry, just don’t pay” is just about the worst advice someone could give you. But incredibly, with Coronavirus and the lockdown, this sort...
Am I blacklisted? What can I do to fix this?
There is this general idea held by consumers that if you don’t pay your bills, you can become ‘blacklisted’. In reality there is actually no such thing as...
COVID-19 will ultimately blow over, but will your debt woes?
Nobody saw the Coronavirus coming, and hopefully in a few months from now we might be able to start living a normal life again. Business is going to...
Married COP? It Has Real Ramifications When It Comes To Your Debt Review Application
Let’s quickly explain what it means to be married in Community of Property (COP): Firstly, this is the most affordable way to get married (because you won’t need...
Debt Trapped South Africans Have These 3 Options Available To Them
Even if you don’t buy into all the mainstream New Year’s resolution hype, you can’t deny the fact that there is a moment (sometimes just a fleeting moment)...
Will The New Debt Relief Bill Allow Me To Completely Write Off My Existing Debt? 14 Points To Consider
It’s done and dusted! President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Credit Amendment Bill (the Debt Relief Bill) which could help thousands of South Africans completely write off...
Do’s and don’ts when you’re over-indebted
Having too much debt can keep you from reaching your financial goals. This is why you need to manage your money wisely to ensure that this does not...
Should you pay your creditors directly while under debt counselling?
Sometimes consumers try to pay their creditors themselves because they’re trying to avoid paying the Payment Distribution Agent (PDA) fees for distribution, says Awie Coetzee, a debt counsellor...
Relax! There is life after debt review
Knowing what happens after debt review is as important as completing the programme. Being under debt review can feel like a lifetime. After completing the programme there are...
What you to do when dating someone who’s in debt
You meet your perfect match and you fall in love. However, later you find out that they have debt. Should you continue with the relationship? In a world...