Millions turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ — but is it really saving you money?

"The problem is ‘buy now, pay later’ is available for almost any type of purchase," said Kevin Brasler, Executive Editor of Consumer’s Checkbook. "I mean, fast food restaurants, you can often pay in ... Read More

Klarna goes public as more people say buy-now-pay-later is the only way they can afford to buy things

Fintech company Klarna made its stock-market debut Wednesday, at a time when experts say buy-now-pay-later consumers are in their most vulnerable state since the payment method became mainstream. Read More

Make Ends Meet: The dangers of Buy Now Pay Later

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It is fast, easy, and flexible and changing. It sounds good, “Buy Now Pay Later,” but what’s not good is that payment plan can bring with it a few disadvantages. Buy Now Pay ... Read More

Apps Like Klarna: Alternative Buy Now, Pay Later Services

Compare Klarna with top BNPL alternatives, covering pros and cons. See differences in fees, features, and perks to find your best payment fit. Read More

'Buy Now, Pay Later' for Everyday Spending? This Financial Pro Thinks It's Risky

Whether you're buying gas, groceries or clothes, you now have the option to defer payments over several months through installments, rather than pay in full at the time of purchase. These Buy Now, Pay ... Read More

Buy now, pay later gets a bad rap. But it could be useful

New forms of credit are often met with suspicion. A century ago retailers selling furniture and cars realised they could reach more customers if they accepted payments in instalments. To detractors ... Read More

Sezzle vs Klarna: Which Buy Now, Pay Later App Wins?

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. With over 60% of the ... Read More

The Hidden Dangers of 'Buy Now, Pay Later': Why Nearly 1 in 4 Users Are at Risk

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have ballooned in recent years, with companies like Klarna and Affirm offering consumers the chance to break up their purchases into bite-sized chunks. But recent ... Read More

Use buy now, pay later? Here's how your credit report is about to change

Remember when buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans felt like a secret shopping hack? Split that $200 jacket into four easy payments and avoid credit card interest while keeping more cash in the bank. While ... Read More