BNPL plans look simple, but hidden costs and credit risks can quietly turn small purchases into bigger problems.

KLARNA has revealed a huge change from today which means customers will be able to send each other cash through the app. The ...

Klarna users can now send payments to friends and family as part of a major update. The buy now, pay later service has ...

In a previous Dollars and Sense special, the issue of “phantom debt” — buy now, pay later balances that were difficult for economists and lenders to track — was explored. As credit reporting agencies ...

Buy now, pay later services have reshaped how people shop by offering flexible installment plans, often without interest. But FICO will now begin incorporating buy now, pay later activity into credit ...

As 2026 gets underway, some consumers are facing overwhelming debt. This is especially true for those who took out multiple ...

Buy Now, Pay Later services are available everywhere, including clothing sites, electronics retailers, and even travel ...

Despite slower growth, U.S. online holiday spending hits a record $257.8 billion, driven by steep discounts and the rise of ...

With the growth of services like buy now, pay later, it’s getting harder to keep up with how consumers are doing.

Brick-and-mortar retailers saw holiday spending jump about 2.9% compared to 2024 but e-commerce outlets easily outpaced that ...

South Africa’s rapid adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL) products is increasing the risk of consumers becoming overextended ...

Strong discounts and recommendations from AI shopping assistants motivated consumers to spend during the holiday season, ...