Buy now, pay later services are popular, but studies indicate they may cause financial strain and excessive debt. This easy option can also increase financial issues for users.

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When you're ready to purchase a new coat from Neiman Marcus or a new iPhone from Apple, you have the option of financing the cost of your order over time with buy now, pay later. BNPL, also known ...

The current quick rise of buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings from financial institutions represents a major change in consumer financing, offering convenient payment installations for many purchases.

When making a purchase, instead of charging the entire amount to your credit card or debit account, you might see the option to buy now and pay later. It sounds convenient, right? Spreading out ...