# Swiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic money — retained record

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source: [news](https://highsignal.app/data/news) (news:india-hindu-business)  published 2026-10-25 10:59 ingested 2026-10-26 02:57

[original source ↗](https://www.thehindu.com/business/swiping-in-dark-the-hidden-cost-of-plastic-money/article71623078.ece)

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It’s easy to swipe a card to satisfy a desire and gratify an impulse. However, unmindful swipe scan accumulate into a mountain of debt, take a toll on monthly budget, and derail financial goals
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