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EDITORIAL | Buy Now, Pay Later? Popular apps will now impact your credit score

Buy now, pay later apps took off like wildfire when they first appeared on the scene a few years ago. Companies like Afterpay, Klarma and Affirm allow consumers to buy clothes, furnishings, concert ... Read More

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

While Buy Now, Pay Later is booming, it carries risks to consumers and retailers. BNPL may boost holiday spending, but the short-term gain may come at a long-term cost. Read More

Buy Now, Pay Later loans popular among Gen Z, Millennials will soon affect credit scores

FICO will incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loan data into credit scores starting fall 2025. This change aims to provide lenders with a more complete picture of consumers' repayment habits. Read More

Some Americans using ‘buy now, pay’ later apps to finance groceries and bills

Some Americans are using “buy now, pay later” apps to finance their groceries and bills. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports as Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan ... Read More

Avoid the Debt Trap: 7 Dangers of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps

Buy now, pay later apps are an increasingly popular way to finance purchases. Companies like Affirm, AfterPay and Klarna allow you split the cost of everyday purchases — from running shoes to ... Read More

Buy now, pay later app Klarna sees losses as users default on loans | Morning in America

Klarna, an app that allows users to pay for online orders in installments, has seen its losses double as users fail to repay their loans. Erin McLaughlin, senior economist at the Conference Board, ... Read More

Buy now, pay later apps carry hidden risks that could damage your financial health

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Buy now, pay later is the worst thing for consumers since payday loans

We’re living in a time when you can finance pizza. Where $100 jeans can be split into four easy payments. Where "zero interest" sounds like free money. But behind the buzzwords and flashy apps, Buy ... Read More

Cash App to Launch Buy Now, Pay Later Debit Card

Cash App said Wednesday it plans to debut the Visa Debit Flex Card, which will give users the option to pay with Block's buy now, pay later feature Afterpay. Using Afterpay, customers can take out a ... Read More