2026-03-03

TransUnion South Africa: FirstCheck, credit score SMS and CreditVision

TransUnion operates as the primary credit bureau in South Africa, managing data for both consumers and enterprises, helping South Africans navigate the credit market and verify significant purchases.

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2025-09-11

9 price tags that show the importance of the right Funeral Cover

South African funerals aren’t cheap, so having the right amount of Funeral Cover is a very big deal. Don’t believe us? Just look at the numbers...

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2025-05-27

Personal Loans vs business loans: What’s best for self-employed South Africans

Being your own boss in South Africa sounds like living the dream, right? No clocking in, no Monday morning standup, no awkward small talk in the office kitchen - just freedom, flexibility, and the hustle you call your own.

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2025-03-07

Personal Loans vs credit cards: which one works for you?

Discover the power of smart saving with our guide on effective financial planning. Learn how strategic investments and regular contributions to a piggy bank can build a secure financial future. Start mastering your savings today!

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2025-02-10

We reviewed 5 Home Loan affordability calculators – Here's the best one

Buying a home? The first step is knowing what you can afford. We reviewed South Africa’s top home loan affordability calculators, including tools from BetterBond, Ooba, Nedbank, FNB, and Standard Bank. Find out which calculator is the best fit for your home-buying journey and start budgeting smartly today!

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2023-02-24

How are you paying for your dream car? What's the plan?

Cash isn’t the only option when it comes to buying a car. But, as with any big purchase, it’s important to weigh up your options first.

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2023-02-24

What Covid did to your credit score

You may have avoided contracting Covid — but did your credit score? Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening and what you can do about it.

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2022-05-17

The worst money advice (and why you should ignore it)

With a wealth of bad financial advice out there, it pays to know how to separate the rocks from the diamonds. Four independent financial advisors discuss the worst money advice they've heard and share what you should do instead.

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2021-05-11

How much credit card debt is too much?

Get by with a little help from your swipey plastic friend each month? Beware the cost of credit card debt!

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2021-04-23

How to use Personal Loans

Nobody likes going into debt, but right now for many of us taking out a loan is unavoidable. So how do you do it responsibly, without harming your long-term financial health and while also keeping the debt collectors away from your door?

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2020-10-30

How South Africans invest (what’s probably best for you)

What are the most popular savings vehicles for South Africans, and what are their pros and cons? We asked two financial planning professionals.

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2020-07-28

What is Debt Counselling & is it for me?

Debt counselling was introduced as part of the National Credit Act back in 2007. The reason it exists is simple: to help people who are either in too much debt or soon-to-be over-indebted to repay their outstanding debt through one affordable repayment amount that is agreed with all creditors.

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