MoneyShop Youth Month Survey
June was Youth Month. And so we took a look at how a parents finances affect their children. The results are in, please see the results below. Also,...
How do I read a credit report?
If you’re reading this, then you know that both your credit report and credit score are important. But unless you are a credit expert, you probably have two...
MoneyShop ‘Covid-19 and Your Finances’ Survey
There is no doubt that Covid-19 and the lock-down is destroying our economy. And some people in particular are being hit hard. Our survey for this month looks...
Should you ask your bank for a payment holiday? I did! This is what happened
Level 5 of the National Lockdown may be over, but we still have a long road ahead. During this uncertain time, many people have lost their jobs, and...
Why is my credit score important?
A credit score is a very powerful piece of information. It is a single number, linked to your personal South African ID number, which is quite possibly the...
What is my credit report and how is it different to a credit score?
A credit report and a credit score are often used interchangeably. But, while they are related and you get both from a credit bureau, they are actually two...
What is a credit score and how does it work?
Your credit score is a single number (usually out of 1000) linked to your South African ID number, which represents how likely you are to repay your credit...
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...
Was a credit assessment completed when you applied for a loan?
Have you recently applied for a personal loan or a credit card? Perhaps it was a different credit agreement altogether, like a retail clothing account or a payday...
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...
