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How much is car insurance in South Africa? (Rates in 2024)
Exactly how much does car insurance cost in South Africa? To find out, there are a couple of things you need to know. Here are the basics and the costs.
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Comprehensive car insurance—what is it & where to get it…
Want to make sure your car is properly insured? Comprehensive car insurance is the way to go. Here’s what you need to know and how to get insured.
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Insurance excess fee: What is it? (+ how to use it wisely)
Excess fees apply to all types of insurance. And you can use it to your advantage—if you know what it is and understand how to use it.
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Can your car be repossessed while under debt review?
Debt review is a great way to solve debt problems and protect yourself against legal action like car repossession—but there are rules… even under debt review.
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Credit score ranges in South Africa (+what’s a good score)
A strong credit score makes lending easier and cheaper. In South Africa, credit ratings range between 0 – 999—this is what’s considered a good credit score.
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What to do when you get summons for debt in South Africa
Just got a summons because you’re behind on debt repayments? Here’s what you need to do to respond to a summons for debt in South Africa.
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Debt review removal (a way to cancel or remove debt review)
Debt review removal is a relatively new service that helps South Africans get out of debt review. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How to remove, withdraw, or cancel debt review (to get out)
The legal side of debt review makes it hard to get out. Since, cancelling or removing yourself isn’t straight forward—we’ll guide you through ways to get out.
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How to clear a credit record & your name with credit bureaus
Let’s find out how to clear your credit record… This post covers how long negative listings last, and how to remove them from credit bureaus in South Africa.
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How does debt review work? (The process explained)
Okay, so you’ve heard of debt review. But, how does debt review work? In this post, we break down the debt review process step by step to find the answer.
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Best investments in South Africa in 2024 (for beginners)
What are the best ways to invest in South Africa? We’ve compiled the list. Here are the eight top investment options anyone could start with.
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The 12 cheapest meals in South Africa (most under R100)
Looking for cheap meals you can make at home on a budget in South Africa? Here are our favourite dinner ideas. Most costing well under R100.
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45 Online side hustles you can start in South Africa in 2024
Online side-hustles are a great way to make extra money from home in South Africa. Here are the 45 best ways to start earning extra income online
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This is how long after debt review you can apply for credit
Find out how long after debt review can you apply for credit, and what debt review clearance certificates have to do with it. Here’s what you need to know.
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What happens if you can’t pay debts & what to do about it
Not being able to pay your debt can have some serious consequences. Including costs, damage to credit score, and some legal stuff which could lead to jail time.
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Landlord & Tenant Rights (+what a landlord cannot do in SA)
Landlords and tenants each have their own rights and responsibilities. There are certain things a tenant or landlord cannot do — here’s how it works.
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What is prescribed debt and should South Africans pay it?
Prescribed debt in South Africa is a nuanced topic. Legally, consumers aren’t obligated to pay prescribed debt, but there are still a few risks to take note of.
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How to check if you are blacklisted (with free online tools)
It’s not that hard to check whether you’re ‘blacklisted’ or not. South African credit bureaus make it easy. Here’s how you can check your status.
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How to trade in a car that is not paid off in South Africa
Want to trade-in your car before it’s paid off—here’s how to do it. In this post we break down the process and share the doc that you’ll need.
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The right way to sell a financed car (without paying it off)
Want to sell your car before it’s paid off? The process is a little different so check this out. Here’s how you can sell your financed car before it’s paid off.