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Charlie Kirk Slams Buy Now Pay Later As 'Predatory' — Podcaster Warns Gen Z Is 'Financing Their Coachella Tickets' Without Guardrails

Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk issued a sharp warning on the growing use of Buy Now Pay Later services among young Americans, calling the debt model “predatory” and structurally unhealthy.

Benzinga

Buy now, pay later loans will now affect US credit scores – what does that mean for consumers?

The change has some users of BNPL loans worried, but financial experts say the move could benefit borrowers

The Guardian - US

Huge Changes Are Coming To Buy Now, Pay Later Services: What You Need To Know

Under new rules, Buy Now, Pay Later services will be subject to the same regulations as credit cards in Australia.

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Down 32% in 2025, is This Fintech Stock a Buy on the Dip Now?

The first-quarter earnings report suggested some struggles for this fintech company.

Barchart

No, Gen Z's not drowning in buy-now-pay-later debt—yet. But experts warn it could trap them in a vicious cycle of overspending and impulse splurging

Gen Z is using payment plans to flexibly finance their lavish spending habits, but experts warn it could “trap” some shoppers in a vicious cycle of overspending and impulse splurging.

Fortune

The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem

Buy-now-pay-later is a juggernaut that’s long been absent from consumers’ credit reports. A recent deal with Affirm means that’s no longer the case.

Fortune

Affirm Hits Profitability—Here’s What Investors Should Watch

Affirm Holdings is the leading buy now pay later (BNPL) provider and it finally turned a profit after posting another quarter of record revenues. This is next.

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Block, IBD Stock Of The Day, Rides Crypto Gains Ahead Of Earnings Report

Square parent Block is the IBD Stock of the Day as the digital payments company climbs above its 50-day moving average, forging an early entry point.

Investors Business Daily

Is Block Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold Ahead of Ticker Change to XYZ?

Block will trade under the ticker XYZ starting on Jan. 21.

Barchart

2 Tech Stock Bargains Offering Buy the Dip Opportunities

Every earnings season has its share of sell-the-news reactions that punish good stocks despite reporting solid earnings reports. The market is known

MarketBeat

How A $16 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Debt Blocked A Woman From Getting A Home Loan Despite $100k Savings

Lou, a final-year student working full-time in the tech sector, had to pay off her $16 outstanding BNPL debt and $38,000 in HECS student loans before securing a mortgage.

International Business Times UK

Buy now, pay later a "ticking time bomb"

The buzz around companies like Klarna and Afterpay has waned but repeat users fuel massive growth

Salon

Australia's Silicon Valley wins over cashed-up firms

Big-name firms including Afterpay and Cash App are moving into a precinct designated as a hub for Australian technology innovation.

AAP

Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and 'buy now, pay later' plans

Mass market retailers in the U.S. are plying shoppers with offers for computers, clothes and other back-to-school essentials at affordable prices

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The Guardian - AU

Gina Rinehart retains top spot on rich list as 200 wealthiest Australians see fortunes grow by 11%

Technology figures including Afterpay founders rise up AFR rich list rankings, reflecting ‘changing nature’ of Australian economy

Investors Business Daily

Down On Its Luck Affirm Stock Gets Bearish Customer News

Affirm stock wavered Tuesday amid a report that Walmart, a key customer of the consumer financing firm, is readying its own "buy now, pay later" services.

Investors Business Daily

Fintech Fuels 105% Growth With Bitcoin Boost. Savvy Funds Want In.

Fintech leader Block fueled 105% earnings growth last quarter, driving Block stock into buy range, where it remains despite some volatility.

Investors Business Daily

How Square Aims To Expand Cash App Into Consumer Banking Services

Square parent Block is the IBD Stock of the Day as the digital payments company forms a high handle on a cup base.

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Amazon, Walmart Holiday Deals Will Tow In This Hot Shopping Trend

Buy now, pay later services like Affirm, to drive mobile holiday shopping in a key year for mobile.

The Conversation

If it looks like debt, let's treat it like debt – 'buy now, pay later' schemes need firmer regulation in NZ

There are few stores without an Afterpay logo displayed on the door, or that don’t offer Laybuy at their online checkout. And these schemes are particularly popular with younger consumers.

Newsroom.co.nz

Buy-now-pay-later closure hits unfunded medicines

Businesses relying on the popular but contentious payments model are finding their operations increasingly difficult to stack up, reports Andrew Bevin.

Investors Business Daily

SQ Stock Looks To Squash Summertime Blues With Fresh Breakout

With BNPL leader Afterpay under the Block umbrella and 122% EPS growth under its belt, SQ stock looks for a new breakout to pay off.

The Conversation

The rules for Afterpay, Zip and other 'buy now, pay later' providers are changing. What it means for you, and them

More than 6 million Australians have used the “buy now, pay later” lending services offered by Afterpay, Zip and more than a dozen other companies.

ABC News

Buy now, pay later services will be considered credit products by the end of the year. Here's how it will work

The federal government will classify buy now, pay later options as credit products, as part of sweeping changes to protect both consumers and the industry. Here's what it means in practice.

AAP

Clampdown on buy now, pay later following abuse claims

The federal government will move to regulate buy now, pay later services in a bid to protect Australians against financial abuse and hardship.

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