The Spark

the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist

“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx

Credit Card Debt:
Triple Jeopardy

Aug 4, 2025

Many people depend on credit cards to get them through the month. But, to add insult to injury, at times when you are forced to use a credit card, a surcharge is added onto your bill, on top of the finance charge. That surcharge can be three percent or more.

In other words, you are already going into debt, and are being penalized for not being able to pay with cash.

Despite what the business news and politicians maintain, the economy, especially for the working class, is NOT in good shape!