Too much month left at the end of the money for SA consumers - report

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GUEST – Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20.
In recent reports, the financial strain on South Africans has been widely documented. Eighty20, South Africa’s leading consumer insights and data science firm, highlights the significant impact of formal debt instalments on South African consumers.
The firm’s analysis specifically examines instalment-to-income ratios, providing a view into the financial burden faced by many in the country.
7 Aug 2024 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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