#YouthMonth: “Help Create in Us a Money-Savvy Youth, South Africa”

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The concept of money is a fundamental skill that any adult, parent, guardian, family member or teacher can help teach our young ones. It does not only offer a victorious situation for the youth and their future financial decision-making, but it is also a win for South Africa’s economy and prosperity.

DebtSafe’s age-by-age guide contains practical ideas and considerations to help grown-ups with this imperative task.

Economic Recovery Gaining Momentum      

Manufacturing sales hit all-time record By Dr Roelof Botha

By Dr. Roelof Botha, Economic Advisor to the Optimum Investment Group Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing an extension of Covid-induced supply-side disruptions around the globe, with airfreight charges between Europe and Asia already increasing at a rate of knots. The international financial system is now facing a liquidity risk due to the freezing of

Your Rights Concerning Credit & When Over-Indebted

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This month, DebtSafe is focusing on raising consumer rights awareness. Every year Consumer Rights Day is observed and celebrated on 15 March. And, it seems only appropriate to remind you and your fellow South African consumers that you have rights when it comes to taking out credit and that you CAN reclaim control of your

Relationship Upkeep 101

Relationship Care

Be Open About DEBT & Reach Financial Goals Together “When it comes to taking care of your romantic relationship (involving the money side of things), you have to consider two essential aspects. Firstly, having regular discussions and open communication about your financial or DEBT situation, and secondly, proactively taking on the best solution(s) together as

Romance Fraud

Romanc Fraud

Romance Fraud and online love scams are on the rise in South Africa. Protect yourself from fraudsters with these 10 questions.

Top 5 Money-Related Tips for the Festive Season

Top 5 money related tips for the festive season

The festive season is on your doorstep, and perhaps after this ‘dumbstruck year’, it can indeed be your season to welcome some joy and rest for a change. Yes, happy that the current year is coming to a swift end and that something better awaits you in 2021. But, whatever form of happiness you are

Black November ‘Specials’: Don’t Accumulate More Debt

Black November

The 2020 year has been misleading, and it feels as if the calendar has skipped a few months. November is on your doorstep – the month where you and other consumers can choose to go bonkers during Black Friday or not. And, what’s more – this shopping phenomenon is not a one-day event anymore. No,

The Four (4) Recommended ‘Financial Support Pillars’ to Help Consumers Fix Debt & Limit Stress After a Crisis

The 4 recommended financial support pillars to help consumers fix debt and limit stress after a crisis

South Africans’ anxiety and stress levels can be worsened by a sudden change in their financial positions or circumstances. As highlighted by DebtSafe’s 2020 Financial Reality research, a concerning amount of South African consumers experience debt or financial stress when confronted with unexpected events or crises. Over 74% of consumers confirmed a crisis (the recent