How do predatory lenders trap people in debt?
Payday loans charge 400%+ APR. Credit card minimum payments are designed to maximize interest. Subprime auto loans target low-income borrowers at 20%+ rates. Student loan servicers profit from borrower confusion. The common thread: complexity is the weapon, and financial illiteracy is the target.
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