Due to the fast pace exploitation of consumers’ shopping experiences and need for instant gratification, it is undeniable how easy it is for consumers to thoughtlessly swipe a store, credit, cheque or awards card these days. Many South Africans currently find themselves in this so-called “mindless-swiping culture” and it is doing more damage than good.
It is evident that groceries are really expensive these days and it is, therefore, fair to help you and other women with a few hacks or tips when it comes to grocery shopping. It is National Women’s Month after all. In honour of you and other fabulous South African women, here are nine recommended ‘grocery
It is officially National Women’s Month and, therefore, significant that South Africans celebrate the accomplishments women achieve, and the ongoing progress they make in ALL walks of life. Various organisations, as well as individuals, commemorate South African women this August. And, DebtSafe would also like to share insightful statistics, ideas and tips for mid 20,
July is indeed the month of savings awareness and this year’s #CrazywaystoSave theme is the ideal encourager to get you and other South Africans invested in creating your own financial freedom, and to, in the end, ensure your overall happiness. The DebtSafe team celebrates #NationalSavingsMonth and wants to highlight some recent statistics from DebtSafe’s FINANCIAL
Indebtedness can refer to you or someone that owes money (to say, creditors) and it is a concept widely recognised or perhaps in many cases – ‘best avoided’. According to the latest available figures from the National Credit Regulator (NCR), credit bureaus held records of 25.85 million credit-active consumers and a concerning 10.16 million of
Debt is not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to your credit score, but the problem comes in when it spirals out of control. How do you know that the debt obligations you have are being managed well, and what can you do to improve or fix your situation when you see that you
It has been such a fast-paced 2019 already and perhaps you haven’t taken time to take a deeper peep into your ‘Easter-cation’ holiday. You want to have some peace for your soul, possibly spend quality time with your flock and not break the egg (bank) in the process, right? It is, therefore, important to make
With a national election creeping closer, recent and on-going geopolitical, deal/no-deal waves, ‘walls’ – call it what you will – what else can have an effect on the South African economy and consumers’ already dire pockets? To name but a few – the ‘close to home REALITY’ of electricity bill extras, sin tax hikes, the
In a world full of economic uncertainties, know this: your money does matter so make it work for you. And, what skills you use to handle or manage your personal financial affairs aka money matters can either keep your financials on track or, instead, create a financial mess in your life. So what basic financial
Happy Human Rights Month to each and every South African. Since Human Rights Day and World Consumer Rights Day are highlights on the government’s calendar, DebtSafe has dedicated March to create awareness of consumers’ rights. One thing is for sure when it comes to consumers, their rights and credit – DEBT does NOT discriminate. According