Business
Buy Now, Pay Later Trend Grows Amid Financial Strain
Consumers are increasingly using buy now, pay later services for essential expenses like groceries and rent. However, growing late payments indicate rising financial risks.
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MarketWatch
“I just opened a brokerage account for the first time.”
2026-07-14 12:15 UTC
CNBC
Some consumers are using buy now, pay later for essential expenses like groceries, rent and utility bills. But more BNPL users have recently had a late payment.
2026-07-14 12:15 UTC