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Why Understanding the Repo Rate is Essential in South AfricaWhy Understanding the Repo Rate is Essential in South Africa

Financial Education, interest rates, repo rate

Why Understanding the Repo Rate is Essential in South Africa

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For anyone planning to borrow money in South Africa, understanding the repo rate is crucial. The...
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Prescribed debt in South AfricaPrescribed debt in South Africa

Financial Education, Debt Solutions

Prescribed debt in South Africa

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Prescribed debt meaning Prescribed debt or prescription debt in South Africa is old debt that has...
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Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for youLatest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

Financial Education

Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

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On 19 September 2024, The South African Reserve Bank (The SARB)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...
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Why you shouldn’t use your retirement savings to pay off your debtWhy you shouldn’t use your retirement savings to pay off your debt

Financial Education, Debt Solutions

Why you shouldn’t use your retirement savings to pay off your debt

3 min read

Don't dip into your retirement savings to cover your debt. Tapping into your retirement savings...
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What you should know about the two-pot retirement system in South AfricaWhat you should know about the two-pot retirement system in South Africa

Financial Education

What you should know about the two-pot retirement system in South Africa

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How does the 2 pot system work in South Africa? With the two-pot system, retirement contributions...
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How to avoid the danger of payday loansHow to avoid the danger of payday loans

Financial Education

How to avoid the danger of payday loans

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What is a payday loan in South Africa? A payday loan refers to a short-term loan intended to give...
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