President Trump called for capping credit card interest at 10%. Here's why it's more complicated than it sounds:
❌ He can't just execute this - Congress must pass it
❌ Bernie Sanders tried. AOC tried. Both failed.
❌ Banks would lose $140+ billion
📉 Market reaction was IMMEDIATE:
Capital One dropped 7%
Synchrony dropped 8%
If it passes, experts predict:
No more credit card rewards
Higher annual & late fees
Tougher approval standards
🤝 Strange political alliance: Progressive Dems + MAGA Republicans support it. Wall Street + economists oppose it.
💳 Reality check: Americans hold $1.2 TRILLION in credit card debt at ~22% interest
🏠 Buying a home? That credit card debt is killing your debt-to-income ratio and your ability to qualify.
Already a homeowner? A cash-out refinance could consolidate that debt at a fraction of your credit card rate.
Bottom line: Don't wait for Congress. Let's talk about strategies that work NOW.
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