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Re:Why Don't People Manage Debt Better? by forgetsusername on Friday February 19, 2016 @03:28PM (#11136375)
>This is effectively how the low fed-funds rate trickles down to the consumer - there are 0% financing opportunities everywhere.

Indeed, and it's important to point this out to those who insist "Average Joe" doesn't benefit.

Three of the largest investments people will make in their lives are 1) their home, 2) their education and 3) their vehicle. All 3 are generally financed, and financing rates are at historic lows.

Re:Why Don't People Manage Debt Better? by maxxxxx on Friday February 19, 2016 @07:19PM (#11137816)
The prices of 1) and 2) are at historic highs though. Even if the interest rate is low you still have a lot of debt to pay off.