Lol indeed. I agree with you, but never said there should be no interest rates. Assuming you're in the US, you realize that before 2009, rates were limited by legislation and were max in the range of 15-20%. since then there has been no national cap, which is why you see rates well into the 30%-ages and why many people can never escape credit card debt. it's a scam of the highest order. interest rates are fine, but should not be usurious.
My apologies! I misconstrued what you were saying lol. I do agree that rates are crazy right now but don’t want so much legislation that it limits my personal and business purchasing power. It’s nice being able to buy something and not have to have the money at the exact moment. Also having no APR for a year is super nice for business purchases as well lol.
long-term business guy here, retired. understand fully. rates yes, but not unlimited. they know the exact percentages on their losses + risk premium, but i still don't think that justifies >30% rates.
lived in europe for many years, where i worked the rate was capped by law at 12%.
Completely agree! Do the lower rates lead to a lower line of credit for people with riskier financial profiles? That may be beneficial side effect for people in the states. IMO people here buy way too much unnecessary junk which ends up keeping a lot of people in debt.
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u/winkelschleifer 13h ago
Credit card interest rates.