Analysis: Saving habits leave spenders short (Independent Online)
Story date: 2008-07-10 10:42:37
Added on: 2008-07-10 23:00:35
After decades when South African households failed to save, many are now heavily in debt, according to John Loos, First National Bank's home loans property strategist.
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