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Latest repo rate predictions in South AfricaLatest repo rate predictions in South Africa

interest rates, interest rate hikes, repo rate

Latest repo rate predictions in South Africa

2 min read

On 18 July 2024, The South African Reserve Bank (The SARB's) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC's)...
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Why you shouldn’t use your retirement savings to pay off your debtWhy you shouldn’t use your retirement savings to pay off your debt

retirementplanning, retirementsavings, financial planning, Finances, fintips, retirement, Debt

Why you shouldn’t use your retirement savings to pay off your debt

3 min read

Don't dip into your retirement savings to cover your debt. Tapping into your retirement savings...
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What you should know about the two-pot retirement system in South AfricaWhat you should know about the two-pot retirement system in South Africa

retirementsavings, retirement, two-pot retirement system

What you should know about the two-pot retirement system in South Africa

3 min read

What is the two-pot retirement system? With the two-pot system, retirement contributions will be...
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What does under debt review mean?What does under debt review mean?

Debt Review, Debt Counselling, Debt Consolidation, debt counselling, Debt

What does under debt review mean?

3 min read

What is debt review and how does it work? If you are in a difficult financial situation, and you're...
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Why you shouldn't take out a debt consolidation loanWhy you shouldn't take out a debt consolidation loan

Debt Consolidation, Debt Consolidation Loan, Consolidation Loan

Why you shouldn't take out a debt consolidation loan

4 min read

"In my experience, a debt consolidation loan is a BandAid, and merely postpones the inevitable....
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How do I check if I’m blacklisted in South Africa?How do I check if I’m blacklisted in South Africa?

Credit Bureaus, blacklisted, credit reports

How do I check if I’m blacklisted in South Africa?

3 min read

What does being blacklisted in South Africa mean? Previously, when credit bureaus only stored...
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