Ghastly garnishee abuse exposed
The full extent of garnishee abuse is not known but a case study by law firm Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs has set alarm bells ringing.
No food, but we have TVs
As costs keep rising, South Africans keep buying assets but they borrow money so that they can eat, writes Lisa Steyn.
Caught in the unsecured credit trap
From boosting savings to reducing indebtedness, broader financial inclusion is needed in South Africa.
Marikana miners in debt sinkhole
High levels of credit may have contributed to the cocktail of factors that led to the bloody clashes between police and Lonmin strikers.
Mmemezi resigns following McDonald's painting fiasco
Controversial Gauteng local government and housing minister Humphrey Mmemezi, accused of abusing public funds, has resigned his post.
Getting out of debt
I am in serious financial difficulty. How do I start to get my finances in order?
Your path from debt to saving
View getting out of debt as a step towards saving, not just a goal in itself. This will help you break the "never get out of debt" cycle.
Five ways to save this Christmas
Those who are lucky receive a 13th cheque, but most overspend and wake up to a New Year debt hangover.
Debt regulation based on faulty assumptions
The borrowing that leads to indebtedness is not what it might seem.
When to consolidate your debt
Debt consolidation works if you have the discipline
Campaign launched to assist debt-ridden South Africans
Nearly half of credit-active South Africans are in financial trouble. They can now call a single number to get advice on how to manage their debt.
Relief for battling consumers
The indebtedness of consumers is soaring as the local economic outlook continues to sour, but there may be hope on the horizon.
