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The Variable APR On This Macy's Credit Card Is Either 23% Or 716%

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The Variable APR On This Macy's Credit Card Is Either 23% Or 716%

6.14.09 12:00 PM EDT By consumeristcarey

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Rick writes: Check out the first bill I received for a Macy’s card I just opened last week (because they offered me 20% off if I did). 716% APR has to be some kind of record. Even loan sharks couldn’t charge that with a straight face.

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6.14.09By consumeristcarey

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