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[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yep, the rich are rich because they borrow other peoples money. 0% free interest lines are about the best discount you can get on anything. I get to make the interest while you hold the loan? Sign me up! Siri, remind me in 11 months to pay off the X loan.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Surely you know that's too good to be true. The card issuer charges fees to the merchant and then throws a portion of the money you just gave them back to you. But the prices of products are being driven up and the merchants aren't eating them.

[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Depends on the situation honestly. We offer financing through my work for our clients and the 0% option is still a good deal. Not all of them are designed to screw people.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 2 points 2 months ago

No, but they do need to be profitable 🤷