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

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How to budget with your credit card

It takes time to master your monthly budget. Adding credit cards to the mix can make this even more complicated. We find out how you can use credit cards in your budget.

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How do loan repayments work?

When you take out a loan, you’re expected to make monthly repayments until it’s settled. But do you fully understand what this entails? We look at loans to gain a better grasp of this.

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How credit cards work

You may have heard that a credit card can be a great financial tool - but you’ve never used one before and don’t know much about them or how they work. Before applying for one, let’s look at how credit cards work.

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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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Latest articles

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

Article

How to budget with your credit card

It takes time to master your monthly budget. Adding credit cards to the mix can make this even more complicated. We find out how you can use credit cards in your budget.

Read article

Article

How do loan repayments work?

When you take out a loan, you’re expected to make monthly repayments until it’s settled. But do you fully understand what this entails? We look at loans to gain a better grasp of this.

Read article

Article

How credit cards work

You may have heard that a credit card can be a great financial tool - but you’ve never used one before and don’t know much about them or how they work. Before applying for one, let’s look at how credit cards work.

Read article

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