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10 questions about debt counselling answered

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WITH R2,2 trillion in outstanding debt owed by South Africans at the end of September 2022, according to the latest Consumer Credit Market Report from the National Credit Regulator, it’s no wonder so many people need help from debt counsellors. Here’s what to know about debt counselling.

A debt counsellor makes payment arrangements with your creditors on your behalf so your payments are reduced to a

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