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Archive: https://archive.ph/20231008050640/https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/autopay-money-management-credit-cards-c546b62c https://archive.ph/20231008050640
by ccooffee 3y ago
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Cited research: https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu/wealthinequality/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wang-_-To-Pay-or-Autopay.pdf https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu/wealthinequality/wp-content/u...
From the research paper, it seems that this conclusion is based on less creditworthy cardholders.
> The credit card products offered by the fintech company range from $500 to $10,000 in credit limit and 10% to 30% APR, and are generally targeted toward consumers with lower credit scores and/or shorter credit records compared with the general population of cardholders.
- cratermoon 3y ago> this conclusion is based on less creditworthy cardholders. Who are exactly the target of most of the abuse in the credit industry.
- lazide 3y agoMost industries frankly.