US EditionEconomists Disagree on Whether Credit Card Fees Are Unfair
- A report by Alexandrov states that the bottom 80% pay $300 to $500 more in credit card fees than they receive in rewards, while top earners net about $100 annually.
- The report describes a split down class lines, creating 'fee inequity' where wealthier individuals benefit more from credit cards.
- Antoni noted that financial management skills vary regardless of income level.
- Alexandrov proposed solutions to address 'fee inequity,' including promoting financial education and encouraging competition from fintech firms.
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Understanding Credit Cards: Keys for Responsible Use Source: RPP In the Simple and Pocket program of RPP, financial consultant Edwin Fernández explained the proper handling of credit cards, in a context of doubts on the part of citizens as to whether it is feasible to acquire them.According to Fernández, a credit card is a type of loan that the bank makes available to its customers almost permanently. This operation is comparable to the "apply i…
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