5 warning signs you might be ready to have a chat about Debt Review
With this COVID-19 pandemic still looming over everyone’s heads, and the fact that many businesses are struggling to stay open, the reality is that many South Africans are...
Review Discovery Bank
There’s a saying...if it’s not broken, why fix it? This is ALMOST true with the new Discovery Bank product. In 2019 Discovery ended their partnership with FNB and...
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...
How do I improve my credit score?
Your credit score is one of your most important financial assets - maintaining a good score will enable you to have a good financial life. But what if...
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...
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. How do you read a credit report unless you are a...
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...
