In Saïd Sayrafiezadeh’s fictional short story “Minimum Payment Due,” the main character is trapped in credit card debt, desperate for a way out as collection agents hound him and he struggles to admit the full extent of his financial predicament. Despite seeking guidance from self-help books, therapy, and even a cult, the narrator finds himself unable to make a dent in his debt, with compound interest growing daily. Sayrafiezadeh, who intentionally leaves the exact amount owed ambiguous, uses fiction to vividly depict the overwhelming and terrifying nature of credit card debt, drawing on his personal aversion to owing money.
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In a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, Leon Draisaitl redeemed himself after a poor start by scoring a crucial goal in the second period for the Edmonton Oilers. Calvin Pickard also made a key save late in the game. Other standout players included Vasily Podzolzin, Viktor Arvidsson, Zach Hyman, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who all contributed positively to the team's performance. Full Article
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