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An excerpt from 'The Economy is Personal' discusses how to save, invest and borrow money, highlighting that high-APR debt can grow even with minimum payments if the balance is not paid in full each month.

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Anisha Sircar and Dr Nupur Pavan Bang
What
An excerpt from 'The Economy is Personal' discusses how to save, invest and borrow money, highlighting that high-APR debt can grow even with minimum payments if the balance is not paid in full each month.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:55:27 GMT · 3h 10m ago
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US, Germany, India ·
Why
The authors explain the mechanics of credit to help individuals manage their finances responsibly.
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Misunderstanding how credit works, particularly high-APR debt, can lead to increased principal and interest over time, impacting individual financial health. Broader macroeconomic forces like central bank policy rates also influence borrowing costs globally.

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    Anisha Sircar and Dr Nupur Pavan Bang discuss responsible credit use, explaining that if you can’t pay your balance in full each month, high-APR debt can quietly grow even while you’re making payments.
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    An excerpt from 'The Economy is Personal' discusses how to save, invest and borrow money, highlighting that high-APR debt can grow even with minimum payments if the balance is not paid in full each month.

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