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Holiday ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Spend Set To Touch New Record

This Holiday season, popular "Buy Now, Pay Later" services have accounted for a significant slice of consumer checkouts, even as rising regulatory scrutiny and debt concerns loom over the sector. Read More

Why The Risks Of Buy Now, Pay Later May Outweigh The Rewards

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) is booming, helping retailers ... Read More

Blumenthal Slams “Buy Now, Pay Later”

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X As the holiday spending season begins, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal called on consumers to be wary ... Read More

Should You Buy Klarna Stock Before the New Year?

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest ... Read More

Advocates warn of 6 hidden dangers in buy now, pay later

Buy now, pay later plans promise instant gratification with minimal friction, but consumer advocates say the real cost often hides in the fine print. As these services spread from fashion sites to big ... Read More

Should you use buy now, pay later? Experts share 4 tips to know

The payment option is booming among online holiday shoppers this year. But like any form of credit, it comes with drawbacks. Here's how to use BNPL responsibly — and protect yourself from risk. Read More

A buy now, pay later holiday warning | Consumer Reports

As the holiday shopping rush ramps up, many people are turning to “Buy Now, Pay Later” to help cover gifts, especially if money is tight. But Consumer Reports says these plans, while convenient, can ... Read More

Buy now, pay later plans surge this holiday season, experts warn of costly catch

TULSA, Okla. — As holiday shopping ramps up, more consumers are turning to "buy now, pay later" offers to stretch their holiday dollars. Financial experts say shoppers should understand both the ... Read More

AG Keith Ellison probes 'Buy Now, Pay Later' lenders

MINNEAPOLIS — The Mall of America marked its busiest Black Friday ever this year, drawing 235,000 visitors on Friday alone, mall officials said Monday. Between Wednesday and Sunday, more than 500,000 ... Read More

Buy Now, Pay Later Companies Asked to Share Lending Practices — Update

Attorneys general from seven states are launching an inquiry into buy now, pay later lenders including Affirm, Klarna and PayPal. The attorneys general sent a letter Monday to the six largest buy now, ... Read More

‘Buy now, pay later’ is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone

When Nigel Morris tells you he’s worried about the economy, you listen. As industry observers know, Morris co-founded Capital One and pioneered lending to subprime borrowers, building an empire on ... Read More

With federal oversight waning, Minnesota AG scrutinizes buy-now-pay-later loan firms

As federal oversight has grown more lax, Minnesota will begin paying greater attention to buy-now-pay-later lending firms. Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement Monday his office was ... Read More