Editorial team
InstantFund Editorial
The InstantFund editorial team writes plain-English guides on borrowing, credit and money in South Africa.
- 130 guides
- Named author
Guides by InstantFund Editorial
130 guides, newest first.
To improve your credit score in South Africa, check your report for errors, pay every account on time, reduce card and store balances, and avoid new applications while you recover.
Before school loans, check fee exemptions, payment plans, bursaries and second-hand options, which can cost nothing.
Money resolutions fail when they are vague, big and secret.
A budget holiday starts with a total number, not a destination.
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) gives South African consumers rights to safe, good-quality goods, honest information, fair contracts and a remedy when goods or services are faulty.
In a payday loan vs credit card choice, the card is usually cheaper if you already have one with limit available and repay the balance quickly.
About InstantFund Editorial
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these guides?
The InstantFund editorial team. Every guide is published under the team byline.
Do the guides recommend specific lenders?
No. The guides explain how short-term credit works and how to compare costs. They do not push one lender over another.
How do I report a mistake?
Email [email protected] and tell us which page and which line. Our editorial policy explains how we handle corrections.
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