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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.
What is ClearScore Protect?
Take control of your identity with ClearScore Protect. Dark web monitoring, for free, forever.
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4 ways a store card will benefit you
Our quick guide to store cards and their benefits – including how they may help you improve your credit score.
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How do personal loan applications work?
Are you a first-time borrower? Here’s our quick guide on what to expect on your loan application.
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When to take out a personal loan
There are many reasons why someone would be interested in a personal loan. Read our article to find out if it’s the right option for you.
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Why did your score drop after taking out credit?
Find out how an enquiry on your credit report impacts your score, and how applying for credit can cause your score to dip.
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Your guide to budgeting (plus a real-world example)
We find out how you should allocate your after-tax earnings, and we consider a practical example of what this looks like.
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How do you secure a good interest rate?
A credit score is important to determine whether you qualify for credit, but does it also affect the interest rates you receive? Find out in this article.
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Payment holidays and your credit score
If you are considering a payment holiday, you should understand whether this decision would affect your credit score.
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Nedbank and American Express July and August 2021 Promotional Campaign
You could get up to R400 per month cashback for 3 months when you get approved for a new credit card with Nedbank or American Express and meet the minimum spend targets.
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How COVID-19 has affected credit scores
Find out how the coronavirus has affected South African's credit scores and get tips on how to improve it.
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How is your credit score weighted?
Understand which factors influence your credit score – and to what degree – so you can grow it steadily. Read our article to find out the math of your credit score and how it's weighted.
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How to feel more financially secure during the pandemic
The pandemic has kept us all on our toes. It’s put a strain on both South Africans’ pockets and their mental health. We consider how you can boost your finances and, consequentially, improve your emotional wellbeing.
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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.
What is ClearScore Protect?
Take control of your identity with ClearScore Protect. Dark web monitoring, for free, forever.
Read article
4 ways a store card will benefit you
Our quick guide to store cards and their benefits – including how they may help you improve your credit score.
Read article
How do personal loan applications work?
Are you a first-time borrower? Here’s our quick guide on what to expect on your loan application.
Read article
When to take out a personal loan
There are many reasons why someone would be interested in a personal loan. Read our article to find out if it’s the right option for you.
Read article
Why did your score drop after taking out credit?
Find out how an enquiry on your credit report impacts your score, and how applying for credit can cause your score to dip.
Read article
Your guide to budgeting (plus a real-world example)
We find out how you should allocate your after-tax earnings, and we consider a practical example of what this looks like.
Read article
How do you secure a good interest rate?
A credit score is important to determine whether you qualify for credit, but does it also affect the interest rates you receive? Find out in this article.
Read article
Payment holidays and your credit score
If you are considering a payment holiday, you should understand whether this decision would affect your credit score.
Read article
Nedbank and American Express July and August 2021 Promotional Campaign
You could get up to R400 per month cashback for 3 months when you get approved for a new credit card with Nedbank or American Express and meet the minimum spend targets.
Read article
How COVID-19 has affected credit scores
Find out how the coronavirus has affected South African's credit scores and get tips on how to improve it.
Read article
How is your credit score weighted?
Understand which factors influence your credit score – and to what degree – so you can grow it steadily. Read our article to find out the math of your credit score and how it's weighted.
Read article
How to feel more financially secure during the pandemic
The pandemic has kept us all on our toes. It’s put a strain on both South Africans’ pockets and their mental health. We consider how you can boost your finances and, consequentially, improve your emotional wellbeing.
Read article