Do you ever feel anxious and stressed out about having too much debt? Debt can be emotionally draining and frustrating. But, it’s not impossible to get out of debt on your own. Start by making a conscious decision that you want to become debt-free. Choose to start right now. Let’s begin. 1. Where do you… Continued
If you’ve ever been in a tight financial situation and struggled to pay off your debt, you would stumble upon something called ‘debt counselling’. This process is also referred to as debt review, which is a legal process regulated by the National Credit Regulator (NCR). This legal process was put in place to help South… Continued
If you’re thinking about buying a property in South Africa, right now may be your time to shine. The market is in a very favorable condition for first-time home buyers, and less so, for those who are looking to sell. Keep reading to find out what the current property market looks like and what you… Continued
How many of us really ever read the T&C’s when signing up for a credit card? Not many, right. Although it might feel like we’ve been given a bottomless pit of wealth, we don’t think about all the hidden costs that come with a credit card. Keep reading to find out how creditors charge you… Continued
Credit cards, mortgage, car loans, short-term loans etc. – we all shake hands with debt somewhere along the way. However, sometimes debt follows you around and you can’t seem to shake it off, and it becomes bigger and meaner than ever. So, how do we get out of debt, and prevent the debt monster from… Continued
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Credit Amendment Debt Relief Bill last week. The objective of the National Credit Act is to promote fair and accessible credit to all South African’s. But will the bill be beneficial for lower-earning consumers in the long run? The new bill could contradict “fair” and “accessible” to all and… Continued
Wendy Luhabe shows us how being stubborn and doing what you are passionate about, can take you to the top. She is a pioneer in the Economic Empowerment of Women that enabled South African Women to be first-time investors. She is also a social entrepreneur and a mentor for younger generations. With numerous awards and… Continued
To celebrate Women’s Month, we would like to inspire our female readers by looking at powerful women in business. Our first empowered woman is Phuti Mahanyele, CEO of Naspers, South Africa. South Africa celebrates Women’s Month as a tribute to the 20 000 women who marched to the Union Building on 9 August 1956 in… Continued
Men are capable of taking bigger financial risks, and women approach finance with caution and careful planning – now that’s a cliché right there. Women are becoming more empowered and taking charge of their futures, and proudly so. However, while some women are taking full control of their financial future others are slowly learning the… Continued
How do you start saving when you have debt repayments and living expenses to take care of? The short answer; it’s a tricky balancing act. It is not impossible to save while paying off your debt, it just takes a bit of know-how. Find out how you can start building a better future for yourself… Continued
We look forward to the opportunity to get you debt-free!
