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Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for youLatest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

Financial Education

Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

2 min read

On Thursday, 18 July 2024, The South African Reserve Bank (The SARB)'s Monetary Policy Committee...
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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

Financial Education, Debt Solutions

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

Financial Education

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

3 min read

How does the 2 pot system work in South Africa? With the two-pot system, retirement contributions...
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Why you shouldn't take out a debt consolidation loanWhy you shouldn't take out a debt consolidation loan

Debt Solutions

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

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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What is the best funeral cover in South Africa?What is the best funeral cover in South Africa?

Funeral Cover

What is the best funeral cover in South Africa?

8 min read

How do you choose the best affordable funeral cover in South Africa? Some of the best affordable...
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