High interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt.3 people found this useful.igh interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt. 3 people found this useful.
Half Pigs: The price for a half pig is $5.00/lb based on final hanging weight at the butcher after slaughter. A typical half pig hangs at 90 lbs so the pig cost is typically $580 or so. The slaughter is $40 and the butchering (cutting & vacuum packaging) is $90.
1 Plan on spending anywhere from $1.20 to as much as $2 per pound for the pig alone. 2  Most catering companies will deliver and set up within a certain radius. 3  If the delivery is outside the radius, additional fees can apply. 4  Cleaning fees can apply as some catering companies will only setup, serve and leave.