Trump Wants to Cap Credit Card Interest at 10%. Here's What That Actually Means for You.
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What is Trump's proposal for capping credit card interest rates?
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really works so today i'm breaking it down first things first this is a proposal it is not a rule it is not a law it is not a done deal there is no executive order there's no legislation no regulation actually in effect so if you log on to your credit card account today literally nothing has changed credit card interest is simply out of control americans owe a total of 1.2 trillion dollars in credit card debt the average apr in the us is just over 21 according to the federal reserve
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is Trump's proposal for capping credit card interest rates?
0:00–0:09
2
Why might the 10% cap not be beneficial for all borrowers?
0:09–0:14
3
Who could lose access to credit if interest rates are capped?
0:14–0:22
4
What are the risks of payday loans and high-interest alternatives?
0:22–0:27
5
What actionable steps can you take to manage high-interest debt now?
0:27–0:32
6
How can knowing your APR help you tackle debt effectively?
0:32–0:36
7
What is the debt avalanche method and how does it work?
0:36–0:41
8
How can negotiating your interest rate save you money?
0:41–12:30
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