About this episode
Richard Eberlein discusses essential tips for borrowing wisely in South Africa's high-pressure economy.
With more South Africans relying on credit to get by, FinChoice’s Richard Eberlein breaks down the essentials: how to assess affordability, why credit scores matter, the hidden costs borrowers overlook, why loan balances barely move, and how to avoid digital lending scams. A practical guide to borrowing smart in a high‑pressure economy
People in this episode
Guest: Richard Eberlein
Topics covered
- credit
- affordability
- credit scores
- borrowing
- digital lending scams
Keywords
- credit
- borrowing
- affordability
- credit scores
- digital lending scams
- loan balances
- hidden costs
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Places: South Africa
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