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Our blog covers insights and practical tips to reduce your reliance on debt and build financial resiliance. Simple, honest and jargon free.

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Why I Started Meerkat: Lessons I’ve Learned Building a Financial Services Business

4 min read

Financial services can often feel overwhelming. Between technical jargon, hidden fees and...

Credit

What you need to know about credit reports in South Africa

2 min read

What is a credit report? A credit report is a detailed overview of your credit history compiled by...

Credit

How To Check If You Are Blacklisted in South Africa (And Fix Your Credit)

5 min read

Quick Answer You can check if you are blacklisted in South Africa by requesting your credit report...

Savings

How to Save Money from Your Salary in South Africa (Smart, Simple & Sustainable)

2 min read

Saving money from your salary isn’t only about discipline, it’s about strategy and purpose. In...

Budgeting, Savings

How to start a budget in 6 simple steps in 2026

4 min read

With all the interest rate hikes, we've all had to pull in the reins a bit. What this often...

Debt Solutions

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Debt in South Africa?

3 min read

If you stop paying your debt in South Africa, there can be serious consequences. These may include...
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