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WHILE salary advance products are common in America, England and Europe, they’re fairly new to the South African market and are rapidly gaining popularity.
The principle sounds great: employees get their salary earlier, avoiding the need to take out loans.
But, of course, there are pros and cons. Do payday advances create their own debt trap, or are they a