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Plan for known expenses (childcare, education) and build a robust emergency fund (3-6 months of expenses) to cover unexpected costs. This prevents you from reaching for credit cards when surprises happen.
People may sign up for loans with variable interest rates, hidden fees, or unfavorable terms without realizing it, leading to payment shock and unaffordable debt down the road.
Extremely high interest rates, hidden fees, unnecessary insurance add-ons, balloon payments, and pressure to sign quickly without reviewing terms.
They primarily earn money by charging merchants a fee (a percentage of the sale). They also generate significant revenue from late fees charged to consumers who miss their scheduled payments.
If you cannot qualify for a lower rate on your own, asking a trusted individual with excellent credit to co-sign can help. However, this is extremely risky for the co-signer, who becomes legally responsible for the debt if you fail to pay, potentially damaging their credit and your relationship.
