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25. if people can't use credit, how will they become more indebted? loan sharks?

Sat Jul 14, 2012, 02:51 PM

Jul 2012

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Another reason not to use credit cards, MadHound Jul 2012 #1

Unintended consequences:` no_hypocrisy Jul 2012 #2

OR...more indebtness for people without savings. dkf Jul 2012 #6

As a small business owner I am very happy to now be able to tack on kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #8

Except that the customer is more likely marybourg Jul 2012 #27

I disagree with your premise that it is the GREEDY retail stores...... Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #29

They should be able to so do dipsydoodle Jul 2012 #3

Because the ability to pay by credit card attracts customers. WillowTree Jul 2012 #19

But the retailers do have that choice. dipsydoodle Jul 2012 #21

Good. bemildred Jul 2012 #4

Cash discount is a good thing. SoCalDem Jul 2012 #5

Apparently they can charge up to a percentage calculated yearly. dkf Jul 2012 #11

Most local gas stations give a dime discount for cash FarCenter Jul 2012 #16

Hooray! Higher fees for consumers! nt Romulox Jul 2012 #12

Exactly. WillowTree Jul 2012 #20

Ever tried renting a car without a credit card? Fortinbras Armstrong Jul 2012 #14

Prepaid card ... nt bemildred Jul 2012 #18

Car rental companies will take debit cards. RebelOne Jul 2012 #22

Watch out how much they take from your account. dkf Jul 2012 #24

Same thing at gas stations. eom Mika Jul 2012 #26