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Ace your home loan application – with the love of your life

Has your partner got a lower credit score than you? This may be problematic when you apply for a joint home loan. However, there are ways to get around this.

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5 ways to avoid unmanageable debt

Debt can overtake your entire budget. We find out what a debt cycle is, and we consider five ways in which you can steer clear of unmanageable debt.

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Cancel your old credit card without affecting your credit score

You may have heard rumours about your credit score going down when you cancel a credit card. We find out how this works by examining your credit utilisation.

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How ClearScore Coaching helps you

We want to assist South Africans with their personal finances. In an effort to achieve this, we offer a range of free Coaching Plans. Find out more about how they can benefit you.

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5 ways to access great credit deals during an economic downturn

It can be challenging to take out credit during an economic downturn. Here are our top tips for smart shopping.

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How the National Credit Act benefits you

We find out what your rights are under the National Credit Act, and we look at how else it assists credit-ready consumers.

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What the 2022 National Budget Speech means for you

Lisa Linfield takes us through what the National Budget is and why it's important, plus how this year's budget will affect each of us individually.

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Do your partner’s finances impact your creditworthiness?

If you and your partner mix your finances, the credit bureaus will consider you “financial associates”. We find out what this means, and why you should talk to your partner about your finances.

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What is “good debt” and “bad debt”?

In spite of its negative connotations, debt can be classified as both “good” and “bad”. We find out what the distinction is, and we look at examples of both.

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Your credit score changed – now what?

Every month you will receive a new credit report, which will indicate whether your score has gone up, down, or remained the same. We have a look at what you should do in each situation.

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3 benefits of using a credit card this Black Friday

We explain how putting your Black Friday buys on a credit card could benefit you.

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ClearScore South Africa launches Protect for dark web monitoring

We are proud to announce the launch of our latest feature, ClearScore Protect.

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Latest articles

Finances can be confusing. Here you can find clear information, so you can take control and feel good about your money.

Article

Ace your home loan application – with the love of your life

Has your partner got a lower credit score than you? This may be problematic when you apply for a joint home loan. However, there are ways to get around this.

Read article

Article

5 ways to avoid unmanageable debt

Debt can overtake your entire budget. We find out what a debt cycle is, and we consider five ways in which you can steer clear of unmanageable debt.

Read article

Article

Cancel your old credit card without affecting your credit score

You may have heard rumours about your credit score going down when you cancel a credit card. We find out how this works by examining your credit utilisation.

Read article

Article

How ClearScore Coaching helps you

We want to assist South Africans with their personal finances. In an effort to achieve this, we offer a range of free Coaching Plans. Find out more about how they can benefit you.

Read article

Article

5 ways to access great credit deals during an economic downturn

It can be challenging to take out credit during an economic downturn. Here are our top tips for smart shopping.

Read article

Article

How the National Credit Act benefits you

We find out what your rights are under the National Credit Act, and we look at how else it assists credit-ready consumers.

Read article

Article

What the 2022 National Budget Speech means for you

Lisa Linfield takes us through what the National Budget is and why it's important, plus how this year's budget will affect each of us individually.

Read article

Article

Do your partner’s finances impact your creditworthiness?

If you and your partner mix your finances, the credit bureaus will consider you “financial associates”. We find out what this means, and why you should talk to your partner about your finances.

Read article

Article

What is “good debt” and “bad debt”?

In spite of its negative connotations, debt can be classified as both “good” and “bad”. We find out what the distinction is, and we look at examples of both.

Read article

Article

Your credit score changed – now what?

Every month you will receive a new credit report, which will indicate whether your score has gone up, down, or remained the same. We have a look at what you should do in each situation.

Read article

Article

3 benefits of using a credit card this Black Friday

We explain how putting your Black Friday buys on a credit card could benefit you.

Read article

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ClearScore South Africa launches Protect for dark web monitoring

We are proud to announce the launch of our latest feature, ClearScore Protect.

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