Tag: Debt Management
Black Friday: Are we truly getting ahead by splashing out on the annual sale?
Steven Amey, Head of Intermediated Distribution at Ashburton
As the hype around Black Friday creates a frenzy of excitement, most of us wait in anticipation for the annual extravaganza and all its...
What the 2024 MTBPS reveals about the GNU’s fiscal trajectory
A cold reality check in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
By Chris Hattingh
THE recently presented 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a sobering picture...
Consumers acting to counter effects of inflation, interest rates
Q4 2022 Debt Index shows consumers being proactive about managing debt
Debt counselling inquiries up by 53% and subscription for online debt-management tools up by 130%
A sustained, significant growth in...
Why Black Friday comes at a terrible time for South Africa
Even if you manage to enjoy a financially savvy Black Friday, the festive season will quickly be upon us and will kick off the frenzy of “special deals” and “discounts” –...