The dummies guide to legal cover
Life happens, and it is often at unexpected time you realise you need a lawyer. Hiring an attorney can be costly, and legal cover (or legal insurance) is...
Is life insurance just a big scam?
I just turned 28 and only recently learned exactly what life insurance is. Now with some clarity, I can answer this… is life insurance just a scam? Actually,...
5 Funeral tips you can take to the bank
The idea of dying to some is a pretty scary thought. There’s the fear of the unknown, knowing that you’ll leave your family behind and there are always...
Will debt counselling impact future employment opportunities?
Debt counselling is usually positioned as a good thing, as it means that you are taking charge and sorting out your finances. However, there is still a stigma...
Why people in their 20s and 30s should learn about credit rights
It’s easy to be carefree about money when you are young and in your 20s and early 30s as the burden of having to pay back the money...
5 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PERSONAL AND STUDENT LOANS
When it comes to studying further, the challenge often tends to be the affording of fees. For many South African students, as recently highlighted by the Fees Must...
Is debt consolidation the best way to manage your debt?
Managing your debt can leave you in a tricky situation and landing in financial trouble. Debt consolidation is often an option offered to those struggling to make repayments....
Can you take out additional credit after debt consolidation?
The purpose of debt consolidation is to assist customers in financial distress by combining their debt and allowing them to service it through one affordable instalment over a...
5 biggest misconceptions around credit reports
The term “credit report “may sound familiar to you but do you fully understand what it means and what it offers? In today’s volatile economic state it is...
Why should I invest in a retirement annuity?
The words ‘retirement annuity’ (RA) may not sound sexy, but they are an investment product that you should consider as there are many benefits to investing in one....