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Consumer Reports warn of buy now, pay later plans

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. Read More

Consumer Reports cautions shoppers on risks of buy now, pay later services

As the holiday shopping rush ramps up, it's easy to be tempted by buy now, pay later services, especially if money is tight. Read More

Buy Now, Pay Later: A consumer's cautionary experience

Pamela Reyes shares her experience with Buy Now, Pay Later services, highlighting the potential pitfalls of overspending and debt. 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

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

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

Buy now, pay later is more dangerous than ever

The other day, I went to buy my first big Christmas gift of the year, and there it was, on the checkout page: Would I like to split this purchase up into four easy interest-free payments? Parting with ... 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

Consumer Reports: Buy now, pay later holiday warning

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

How BNPL And Cash-Back Apps Influence Holiday Spending Behavior

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shelley E. Kohan covers the retail industry and is based in New York. As consumers gear up for the holiday, the financial stress ... Read More

Afterpay, Klarna defend our right to buy. It's as American as Apple Pay. | Opinion

I’ve made some questionable financial decisions throughout my early 20s. At a ripe 23, I’ve got a good enough grip on things. I swore off installment payment tools like Klarna and Afterpay. I deleted ... Read More

Affirm Eyes Card Payments as Next Era of Buy Now, Pay Later

Buy now, pay later companies like Affirm AFRM-1.36%decrease; red down pointing triangle are aiming to compete more closely with credit-card companies. Affirm said Thursday that its debit card, which ... Read More