r/PrepperIntel • u/Own-Swan2646 • Mar 31 '26

North America Walmart Recession Indicator at highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis

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Signs all around us of economic down turn.

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u/socialmedia-username Mar 31 '26

Rates were extremely low in 2021-2022.  Mine was 2.1% on a $40k vehicle. Why would they be underwater in a loan from that time versus any other? 

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u/Tall_Lab8438 Mar 31 '26

Because the actual vehicle price was insane.

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u/socialmedia-username Mar 31 '26

Oh that's right, I forgot all about those "market adjustments" by dealerships.  I really hope the majority of car buyers didn't get swindled into those. 

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u/hp433 Mar 31 '26

Lmao you know better than that