Editorial team
InstantFund Editorial
The InstantFund editorial team writes plain-English guides on borrowing, credit and money in South Africa.
- 130 guides
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Guides by InstantFund Editorial
130 guides, newest first.
Credit life insurance pays off some or all of a loan if certain events happen, usually death, and sometimes disability or retrenchment, depending on the policy.
Debt consolidation combines several debts into one monthly payment, through a new loan or a debt counsellor.
Tax season is when South Africans submit their income tax returns to SARS.
To save electricity at home in South Africa, start with the biggest users: the geyser, heaters, stove and oven, and tumble dryers.
There is no single good credit score in South Africa, because each bureau uses its own scale.
Same-day loans are usually decided by software.
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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