by Ryan Osborn | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Reinstatement of Credit Agreements Last week, the Constitutional Court passed a judgment that throws a lifeline to struggling debtors. A ruling that was applauded by Socio Economic Rights Institute (Seri). The court ruled that debtors in arrears could reinstate their...
by Ryan Osborn | Apr 18, 2016 | credit cards
Having to manage the finances of your children on top of your own can be wearisome, particularly if they aren’t living at home anymore. However, you can turn this into an opportunity to teach your children how to use a credit card wisely – an invaluable skill to have...
by Ryan Osborn | Apr 11, 2016 | food prices
Bread Prices On April 8, the Treasury announced a 34% import duty hike on wheat prices – the highest on record, which means consumers can expect bread prices to increase by at least 10%. This bread price increase excludes the impact of recently hiked electricity...
by Ryan Osborn | Mar 16, 2016 | petrol price
The Fuel Levy April will bring a petrol price hike of 30 cents via the ‘Fuel Levy’ – yet another blow to financially troubled consumers. The Fuel Levy will increase from R2.55 to R2.85 per litre, according to the Automobile Association (AA). The Fuel Levy is a tax...
by Ryan Osborn | Sep 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Before the Amendment The National Credit Amendment Act (NCA) introduced in March this year specifies when someone can exit debt review, if they wish to do so. Before the NCA was amended, you were legally bound to settle all of your debts as agreed to in the...
