Running out of money is a hardship that many South Africans have faced at one point or another. Many face this type of financial distress each and every month. Recent food price increases, unemployment and rising transport costs have only added to the financial pressures of consumers. A recent survey, the World Wide Worx “More […]
The term debt consolidation is well known among those with lots of credit. Often, when debt gets out of hand, consolidation seems like the best solution. The concept is simple. Instead of paying 8 or 9 different credit providers, replace this with one simple monthly payment. Sounds simple enough right? Let’s look at how to […]
January is a particularly tough month for all of us. Often businesses pay employees a bit earlier in December as they close for the holidays. This early payday might seem like a blessing at the time, but can easily turn into a stress just a few weeks later. Masses of debt get taken out over […]
You get your classic New Year’s resolutions: Go to gym more, be nicer to colleagues, eat more vegetables. One important resolution that is often overlooked is taking control of your finances. How about a resolution to pay back debt? Finances play a big part of our lives and it is easy to sweep financial issues […]
As South Africans fight the daily battle against tough economic times, budgets are being pushed to the limits. Consumers are trying their best to create budgets that work for them and their families. It becomes increasingly difficult to balance debit orders, debt repayments and general living expenses when costs are rising. Home and vehicle owners […]