[RebelTex]

Think of it this way. You had a lot of bills to pay and you were juggling them every month, alternating those that got paid while incurring heavy late charges and higher interest rates.

So you borrowed enough from the local loan shark to pay off all your bills and now you only have to pay the loan shark - but his interest rate is even higher and penalties are much harsher. But what the heck, the improved cash flow now lets you take out new loans and buy a new car and house, which you do.

Now, your boss has just fired you, and the loan shark won’t settle for just kneecapping you.

Does that clear things up for you?

[abigailsmybaby]

I hope you don’t mind, but I posted this article along with your easy-to-understand explanation on my Facebook page.

[glorgau]

Now, your boss has just fired you, and the loan shark won’t settle for just kneecapping you.

Simple, kill the loan shark.

[elk]

Wait, can't we delay this by just raiding all the private retirement funds?!

Sarcasm/off.

[Gilbo_3]

perfect analogy...

[BlueAngel]

Hey, thanks, I understand it now!

[SomeCallMeTim]

Actually, I like THIS chart better... since, it begins to indicate a possible SOURCE for our problems!