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23/11/2016
The Trump World: How it impacts the interest rate in South Africa

The Trump World: How it impacts the interest rate in South Africa

The post President-elect Trump world is a worrying concept to many, with many thinking the markets will fall and others thinking the US economy will boom, […]
31/10/2016
inequality

The inequality of wealth

The distribution of wealth in South Africa is always a hot topic, especially when considering the current atmosphere created in the country by the #feesmustfall movement […]
28/10/2016
National Credit Regulator

National Credit Regulator: Curbing Reckless Lending

A blight on the consumers of South Africa, reckless lending seems to be a never ending problem. Even with the laws and amendments to the National […]
21/09/2016
reckless lending

The Hidden Costs of Credit

Always know the hidden costs, always check your statement balance When taking out credit accounts with retail stores, there can sometimes be hidden costs that can […]
30/08/2016
misleading advertising

NCR Cracks Down on Misleading Advertising

It is unlawful for advertisements to say “blacklisted consumers welcome”, “no credit checks required” and “free credit.” “Any of these statements and phrases or any wording […]
29/08/2016
SA businesses debt

SA Businesses Struggling to Repay Debt

According to Experian’s business debt index (BDI), the financial wellbeing of South African businesses worsened during the 2nd quarter of 2016. Particularly small businesses are struggling […]