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Credit cards vs Buy Now, Pay Later: which one is ruining your finances?
Explore the financial implications of choosing between credit cards and Buy Now, Pay Later options as consumers face increasing financial pressure. Wikus Olivier, debt expert, shares handy insights.

Die belangrikheid van jou krediettelling
Almal is geregtig op ’n gratis kredietverslag, wat wys hoeveel rente jy op verskillende kredietooreenkomste betaal en jou in staat stel om jou krediettelling met die gemiddelde telling van kredietaktiewe Suid-Afrikaners te vergelyk. Jody Hendricks praat met Wikus...

Knowing your debt-to-income ratio is essential for good money management
According to Wikus Olivier, managing director here at CreditSmart Financial Services, your debt-to-income ratio is the financial metric that compares your monthly debt payments to your income amount before deductions. This ratio and calculation is essential for good,...

Rights and Responsibilities when it comes to credit
Carla Oberholzer, PR and Communications Specialist, joins Africa Melane from Primedia (Cape Talk & 702) to speak on consumer rights and responsibilities when it comes to credit and financial wellness. This as we observe Consumer Rights Awareness Month (March).

Savvy money moves to start building financial safety net
Debt expert, Wikus Olivier says a new year is a great opportunity to start fresh in life as well as getting your financial house in order. Embrace the opportunity to kickstart your new year as your best financial year yet by implementing simplistic, impactful, savvy...

Dreaming of a tight Christmas: It’s time to say no to festive over-spending, and yes to those priceless experiences
CreditSmart Financial Services’ debt expert, Wikus Olivier, says consumers usually want to splurge on expensive goodies and once-in-a-lifetime deals during the festive season. However, he points out that it is time people embrace a money-mindful approach by saying no...

Be a wise consumer this Black Friday and Festive Season
CreditSmart Financial Services’ debt expert, Wikus Olivier, shares five mindful money recommendations for consumers to help them avoid overspending during the silly season and festive period.

Withstand Financial Challenges & Make Your Money Count
CreditSmart Financial Services’ expert, Carla Oberholzer,encourages South Africans to make their finances count. While consumers may not be able to control external economic factors or financial disruptions, how they proactively prepare for unexpected challenges can...

Having a healthy relationship with money is key to your financial success
CreditSmart Financial Services’ expert, Wikus Olivier, shares tips and insight on why having a healthy relationship with your money and finances is key to your financial success story.

Personal Finance with Ruan Jooste: Debt Review – the other side of the story
Ruan Jooste spoke to Wikus Olivier, MD here at CreditSmart, on why Debt Counselling is not a quick-fix and why helping consumers to understand the process is crucial,BEFORE they apply for the process. Olivier and Jooste highlight that organisations need to start...

Credit cards vs Buy Now, Pay Later: which one is ruining your finances?
Explore the financial implications of choosing between credit cards and Buy Now, Pay Later options as consumers face increasing financial pressure. Wikus Olivier, debt expert, shares handy insights.

Knowing your debt-to-income ratio is essential for good money management
According to Wikus Olivier, managing director here at CreditSmart Financial Services, your debt-to-income ratio is the financial metric that compares your monthly debt payments to your income amount before deductions. This ratio and calculation is essential for good,...

Savvy money moves to start building financial safety net
Debt expert, Wikus Olivier says a new year is a great opportunity to start fresh in life as well as getting your financial house in order. Embrace the opportunity to kickstart your new year as your best financial year yet by implementing simplistic, impactful, savvy...

Dreaming of a tight Christmas: It’s time to say no to festive over-spending, and yes to those priceless experiences
CreditSmart Financial Services’ debt expert, Wikus Olivier, says consumers usually want to splurge on expensive goodies and once-in-a-lifetime deals during the festive season. However, he points out that it is time people embrace a money-mindful approach by saying no...

Be a wise consumer this Black Friday and Festive Season
CreditSmart Financial Services’ debt expert, Wikus Olivier, shares five mindful money recommendations for consumers to help them avoid overspending during the silly season and festive period.

Withstand Financial Challenges & Make Your Money Count
CreditSmart Financial Services’ expert, Carla Oberholzer,encourages South Africans to make their finances count. While consumers may not be able to control external economic factors or financial disruptions, how they proactively prepare for unexpected challenges can...

Having a healthy relationship with money is key to your financial success
CreditSmart Financial Services’ expert, Wikus Olivier, shares tips and insight on why having a healthy relationship with your money and finances is key to your financial success story.

Personal Finance with Ruan Jooste: Debt Review – the other side of the story
Ruan Jooste spoke to Wikus Olivier, MD here at CreditSmart, on why Debt Counselling is not a quick-fix and why helping consumers to understand the process is crucial,BEFORE they apply for the process. Olivier and Jooste highlight that organisations need to start...

Skuldberading proses en hoe om jy jou skuld beter kan bestuur
Hendricks, praat met CreditSmart skuldberader, Carla Oberholzer,oor die skuldberading proses (indien jy wil aansoek doen) en hoe jy jou skuld beter kan bestuur.

Shop smart and make the most of grocery budget
CreditSmart Financial Services’ expert, Wikus Olivier, shares tips and considerations to help alleviate the stress of grocery planning and shopping, making the most of your grocery budgets

Die belangrikheid van jou krediettelling
Almal is geregtig op ’n gratis kredietverslag, wat wys hoeveel rente jy op verskillende kredietooreenkomste betaal en jou in staat stel om jou krediettelling met die gemiddelde telling van kredietaktiewe Suid-Afrikaners te vergelyk. Jody Hendricks praat met Wikus...

Rights and Responsibilities when it comes to credit
Carla Oberholzer, PR and Communications Specialist, joins Africa Melane from Primedia (Cape Talk & 702) to speak on consumer rights and responsibilities when it comes to credit and financial wellness. This as we observe Consumer Rights Awareness Month (March).

FINANCE: Suitable Savings Options
Early Breakfast host, Africa Melane,talks to Wikus Olivier, Managing Director & Registered Debt Counsellor at CreditSmart Financial Services, on strategies to save money in a challenging economy.

Dit gaan maar broekskeur om iets weg te sit in nasionale spaar maand
Nasionale Spaarmaand: Suid-Afrikaanse verbruikers vind dit moeilik om te spaar. Wikus Olivier van CreditSmart deel sy kundige opinie en wenke om jou te help bemagtig.

Your Relationship with Money & 4 Ways to Build Financial Resilience
Expert and managing director at CreditSmart Financial Services highlights 4 useful tips that will change the relationship you have with money, and why it’s important.

Die belangrikheid van jou krediettelling
Almal is geregtig op ’n gratis kredietverslag, wat wys hoeveel rente jy op verskillende kredietooreenkomste betaal en jou in staat stel om jou krediettelling met die gemiddelde telling van kredietaktiewe Suid-Afrikaners te vergelyk. Jody Hendricks praat met Wikus...

FINANCE: Suitable Savings Options
Early Breakfast host, Africa Melane,talks to Wikus Olivier, Managing Director & Registered Debt Counsellor at CreditSmart Financial Services, on strategies to save money in a challenging economy.
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