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Interest (Borrowing)

Last Updated: November 15, 2006

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The cost for borrowing money, generally expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed, such as 18% interest on a credit card balance. Actions by the Federal Reserve System influence the interest rates charged to consumers.

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