The Trap of Low Interest Rates: Debt, Inflation, and the Consumer

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Is "cheap money" truly helping the average American consumer?


Lowering interest rates—whether it's the Federal Reserve setting policy or proposals for credit card caps—is widely believed to be an economic good.


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Intro: Is a 10% credit card cap and low Fed rates a benefit or a bust?

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The short-term sugar rush: How low interest rates heat up the economy and fuel consumer buying (cars, homes).

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The never-ending oscillation: Why the cycle of lowering rates inevitably leads to inflation and dollar devaluation.

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Corporate vs. Consumer gain: How businesses use cheap money for R&D and hiring, and where that leaves the individual.

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The FOMO debt trap: Looking back at 2020/2021 and how low rates artificially spiked house prices, locking out the average buyer.



While low interest rates provide an immediate boost to economic activity, the ultimate cost is often paid by the consumer through increased debt and a devalued dollar. If you are going to borrow money, always know what you are signing and prioritize a fixed interest rate to protect your finances from future rate increases.

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