Should You Open an Elastic Line of Credit?

Quick cash solution could lead to long-term pain

Andy Spears

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The pressure of rapidly rising inflation combined with the relatively low savings balances of most Americans (70% of Americans are not equipped to handle an emergency expense in excess of $1000) creates a scenario where access to credit is critical.

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Andy Spears

Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .