Is 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worth It? A Brutally Honest Breakdown

Buy now, pay later services like Afterpay and Klarna are more popular than ever -- but the math rarely works in your favor. Here's what to know.

'Buy now, pay later' has gone mainstream, but personal finance expert warns of risks

Around half of Americans have used "buy now, pay later" installment plans for online purchases, including 10% who use them ...
The Motley Fool

2025 Buy Now, Pay Later Trends Study

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures that our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. Just ...
WMUR

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

CONSUMER REPORTS EXPLAINS WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR. IT’S EASY TO BE TEMPTED BY BUY NOW, PAY LATER. FOR PAMELA REYES, IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD WAY TO STRETCH HER BUDGET. A BIG PORTION OF IT WAS JUST ...
WISH-TV

‘Buy now, pay later’ services see rise in late payments, survey finds

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Michelle Cloutier of Indianapolis occasionally uses “buy now, pay later” services while shopping. “I go to Amazon and Affirm is already right there,” Cloutier said. “Buy now, pay ...
ConsumerAffairs

Survey finds growing satisfaction with buy now, pay later services

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) usage continues to surge, with 37% of U.S. consumers using it in the past 90 days — up five percentage points from a year ago. Customer satisfaction is rising sharply for ...
AZFamily

Buy now, pay later services increasingly used for groceries and essentials

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As budgets tighten, more people are turning to buy now, pay later options to cover basic expenses, including groceries. According to a recent LendingTree survey, 25% of buy now, ...
Charlotte Observer

What Is Buy Now, Pay Later, and Why People Actually Use It

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. This article has ...
Nasdaq

Affirm Is Expanding Buy Now, Pay Later Services for Rent Payments

Over the past month, financial stocks have been getting hammered. Of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, the group has performed the worst with a loss of 2.73%. With the full-year and Q4 2025 earnings season ...
AOL

Hidden Dangers of “Buy Now, Pay Later” Services You Might Be Ignoring

Buy Now, Pay Later services are available everywhere, including clothing sites, electronics retailers, and even travel booking platforms. They promise to charge no interest, give quick approvals, and ...
Forbes

Holiday Stress In The Age Of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Castrucci is the president & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation. For many Americans, the holiday season is a time of joy, ...
BusinessMirror

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ market seen growing

THE “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) market in the Philippines achieved huge growth in terms of unique users, with at least one ...