Should you borrow from your life insurance?
While life insurance is designed to provide financial assistance in the event of death, it can also come in handy when you are facing an emergency. You have...
5 tips for a debt-free Christmas
Don't let the festive season leave you swimming in debt. Christmas might be the season to be merry but often it is also the time of bad financial...
Selling a house? You might a need a bridge loan
A bridge loan can help you while you are awaiting the proceeds from the sale of your house. However, it also has a downside. Whether you are selling...
My credit score is good – so why was it denied?
Your credit score may look good, but that doen't mean your loan application will be approved. You have managed to maintain a good credit score; your account payments...
My credit score is good – so why was my loan application rejected?
Your credit score may look good, but that doesn't mean your loan application will be approved. You have managed to maintain a good credit score; your account payments...
Keep your credit card safe on Black Friday!
Black Friday will come and go, but the debt that you will incur will haunt for some time. It’s that time of the year again where we’re going...
Are you abusing your credit card?
Having a credit card is important but make sure you don't abuse it. The second quarter of 2018 saw an increased consumer appetite for credit cards. This facility...
Baby steps to ensure that your children live debt-free
One of the best things that you can do for your children as a parent, is teaching them about debt management. By Athenkosi Sawutana In South Africa, where...
Should you take out a loan for your partner?
Taking out a loan on your partner's behalf is adorable, but before you sign on the dotted lines, make sure you know what you are getting yourself into....
What debt collectors are not allowed to do
Knowing what debt collectors can and cannot do can save you a lot of money and headache. Debt collectors usually purchase a book of debtors from creditors and...
