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Update: How to apply for the Social Distress grant
The Social Relief of Distress grant is a temporary grant for those in desperate need during the national lockdown — like those who are unemployed and unable to provide for the most basic needs of their family. If you haven’t applied yet, this is the latest update on...
The most common scams during lockdown
Beware of banking scams during lockdown. It seems nothing can keep fraudsters and criminals down — not even the coronavirus. Fraud syndicates and cyber-skelms have become very inventive, and are taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some of the common...
Debt Collectors and Prescribed Debt
Did you know that you don’t have to pay prescribed debt? Let’s be honest. Many of us can’t even keep up with our current debt payments. Wouldn’t you rather spend the money you have on your active debt — instead of using it to pay old debt? Debt collectors may...
School fees: Must I pay it during lockdown?
One of the most frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 lockdown is about school fees. Must still pay it, even if my child is not attending school right now? Very few households in South Africa — and even around the world — remain financially unaffected by the...
COVID-19 Financial Survival Guide
Looking for a financial survival guide that actually makes sense during lockdown? You've come to the right place. A lot of financial information posted online has focused on investing, saving and planning for the future. Yet, we are surrounded by people who are just...
Apply your mind to your money
One positive thing that we have gained from the Covid-19 lockdown is time. Time for our families. Time for ourselves. Time to reflect on our lives. And isn’t it interesting how much we’re thinking about our finances now? Whatever our lockdown scenario — paid or unpaid...
Must I pay my rent during lockdown?
The simple answer is yes. You must pay your rent during lockdown. Contrary to fake documents going around on Facebook and WhatsApp, the government has not passed any laws which make it possible for tenants to skip their monthly rent. They also haven’t prohibited...
Your debt review payments are safe under lockdown
The Covid-19 lockdown has had a huge impact on every aspect of society. Everything from our piggy-banks to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has been affected. Unfortunately, the debt counselling industry and payment distribution agencies are no exception. The...
Under debt review: the best place you can possibly be
With all the uncertainty and turmoil in the world right now, one thing that you can be 100% sure of is that you are in the very best hands – if you are under debt review at National Debt Advisors. While many South Africans are feeling nervous and anxious about their...
What is credit insurance?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is regularly updating us on the worldwide spread and impact of Covid-19. Each update makes it clear that the Coronavirus has hit humanity hard. From New York to New Delhi, from the South of France to the townships of South Africa –...
Be vigilant when spending money
Just like you have plans for your money, so do criminals. That is why you have to be vigilant and on your guard at all times when withdrawing or spending money. Keep you and your cash safe by following these top tips. Safe money spending tips Avoid...
Don’t fear the term ‘blacklist’
Pay back the money and get out of the bad books BLACKLISTED is not a word that brings good things to mind. First of all, let's be very clear. There is no physical blacklist on which your name appears and it is not to be confused with any scandalous little black books...