“Buying everything on payment plans has normalized being perpetually in debt”
Agree
- Never truly own anything completely anymore
- Interest adds up to paying way more
- Psychological trap of affordable monthly payments
- Companies profit from your financial bondage
Disagree
- Makes big purchases accessible to everyone
- Zero percent interest deals are actually free
- Inflation makes later payments cheaper
- Keeps cash free for emergencies
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