The Federal Reserve Bank & What Credit Costs You Your bank's prime rate plus a margin rate your bank charges above prime determines your credit card charges. Many consumers do not want to read the fine print of their bank's credit card agreement. Often confused by the terms, we accept the terms with gratitude because we can borrow money.
"Will that be Cash or Credit?" From Bangkok to Edmonton, creditcard statements stuff mail and email boxes with payment deadlines. Every bill reminds the giver that gifts given freely do not come free. Giving and buying often exceed generosity and need as a brittle piece of plastic becomes an avaricious spoiler of hopes and dreams.