Credit card debt
[LISTEN] Consumers warned to be careful about credit this festive season
Managing director at Circle Payments Charles Niehaus, speaks about five things to watch out for as you spend on your credit card this holiday season.
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Beware Black Friday debt trap, warns counselling firm
While some will be hunting for bargains, many will be plunging themselves into debt by needlessly splurging.
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[LISTEN] The art of debt management
Here’s how effective debt management can change your life.
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'If you have to finance food, then you are in big trouble'
Pick n Pay is the latest store to offer customers the option of purchasing groceries on credit.
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Shoprite ordered to appoint debt counsellor to assess consumers' credit
The National Credit Regulator found that the retail giant was handing out loans completely against the National Credit Act.
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[LISTEN] Recovering from festive season debt
A financial planner gives tips on getting out of debt after the festive season spending rush.
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[LISTEN] How to reduce payments on your store card
'Just Money' & 'Moneybags' editor Angelique Ruzicka has warned consumers to be aware of what they can afford.
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[LISTEN] Desperate for cash? Beware of unlawful credit deals
Many people are desperate to get credit assistance and often enter into misleading credit agreements. The credit ombudsman explains in the SoundCloud above.
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South Africans warned to stop trying to 'keep up with Joneses'
Experts have raised concern about consumer credit spending in South Africa.
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[LISTEN] How to prepare for rising interest rates
Peaking interest rate will more likely become the norm. ‘The Money Show’ host Bruce Whitfield speaks to Credit Ombud, Nicky Lala-Mohan, on how to prepare for it.
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OPINION: The world would be better off without debt
Edward Hadas says many of today’s monetary arrangements are historical relics. Take for example, debt.
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How to use your credit card effectively
Listen as 702’s Paul Roelofse shares some ideas on how you should work with your credit card and not against it.
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Standard Bank bad debts tick higher
The bank says bad debts ticked higher in the first few months of 2014, a sign SA borrowers are under pressure.
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Opportunity for consumers to start afresh
Millions of consumers could benefit from plans to have bad credit information wiped from records.
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SA students – big spenders
Most students are saving for their next big purchase as opposed to saving for their future.
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SA oblivious to credit debt
The NCR is concerned not enough people are keeping track of their credit records.
