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Why are more shoppers struggling to repay 'buy now, pay later' loans?

Short-term lender Klarna says more customers are having trouble repaying their “buy now, pay later” loans

The Independent UK

Major changes to buy now pay later rules for shoppers

Citizens Advice welcomed the legislation, saying it was ‘crucial step towards better protections for consumers’

The Independent UK

Consumers to get more protection from ‘wild west’ of buy now, pay later products

Citizens Advice welcomed the legislation, saying it was ‘a crucial step towards better protections for consumers’.

Evening Standard

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2 High Growth Buy Now, Pay Later Stocks Challenging PayPal

While PayPal is a slower-growing player in the rapidly expanding Buy Now Pay Later space, two other stocks are challenging it, growing at exorbitant clips.

MarketBeat

More than half of Americans are using layaway or buy-now-pay-later programs to cover everyday essentials

More than 30 percent of Americans have used short-term financing schemes for groceries, report finds

The Independent UK

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

Affirm Stock Dips Post Q3 Earnings: Is AFRM a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

The dip in AFRM is more like a breather than a breakdown. Affirm stock has seen a strong rally, climbing significantly over the past month.

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Buy now, pay later a sign of the times

We're still taking out microloans for everything from Coachella to basic necessities

Salon

A quarter of U.S. consumers are now financing groceries with buy-now, pay-later as economic pressures mount, survey says

More than 40% of buy-now, pay-later users made a late payment in the past year, up from 34% the year before, according to data from Lending Tree.

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 Strikes Back: Can a New Deal Mitigate the Recent Loss?

Affirm's new partnership and strong financial performance suggest that the recent stock dip may offer long-term investors a buying opportunity.

MarketBeat

Affirm Is Losing Big Time to Buy Now, Pay Later Rivals. Analysts Still Think It Can Gain 60% in 2025.

Walmart swapped Affirm for Klarna, sending AFRM stock diving. Yet, analysts still see big gains ahead.

Barchart

Klarna Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming to a Walmart Checkout Screen Near You

How buy now, pay later options at Walmart could get easier after the retailer traded Affirm for Klarna.

Kiplinger

Buy Now, Regret Later?': DoorDash Will Let Americans Split Payments—But Experts Warn of Debt Danger

Analysts worry Americans are drowning in BNPL debt as they require no hard credit checks, leading many to buy goods and services they can't afford.

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Affirm Stock: Should You Buy the Dip After Walmart Setback?

Affirm's stock dipped after Walmart chose Klarna, but its diverse network and strong financials suggest potential for long-term investors.

Barchart

Is Affirm Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold As Rival Partners With Walmart?

Affirm’s rival Klarna secured a major partnership with OnePay, a fintech majority-owned by Walmart.

MarketBeat

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.

Fortune

Here’s what Erika Kullberg, the lawyer who “reads the fine print so you don’t have to,” has to say about managing your money in 2025

From why you should have an emergency fund to how Gen Z can budget better, the attorney and social media influencer has a lot to say on how to make your money work for you.

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International Business Times

Buy Now, Pay Later: The Debt Trap You Didn't See Coming

Those who opt for BNPL actually have more debts than those who steer clear of this scheme.

The Conversation

Research suggests those who use buy-now-pay-later services end up spending more

Once, borrowing money to make a purchase was a relatively tedious process, not a spur-of-the-moment thing.

MarketBeat

Sleighing the Market: 3 Holiday Stock Winners

Investors are eyeing e-commerce platforms, home goods retailers, and flexible payment providers for potential gains this holiday season.

Barchart

Affirm Stock 2025 Prediction: Is AFRM a Buy or Sell After Its Recent Rally?

Affirm shares are up 124% over the last six months. Can they continue this run into the new year?

MarketBeat

2 AI-Powered Platforms Disrupting the Finance Industry

Discover how AI-powered fintech leaders Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) and Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) are revolutionizing finance with innovative payment and loan solutions.

The Guardian - UK

Klarna chooses New York over London for much-anticipated IPO

US filing by one of world’s largest buy now, pay later firms seen as another blow to London Stock Exchange

The Independent UK

I can’t stop using Klarna to buy now and pay later – and I’m suffering the consequences

LET’S UNPACK THAT: You may have paid off your car via three instalments, but what about your Friday night takeaway? Ellie Muir found herself hooked on using ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services and in a constant cycle of payment deadlines she couldn’t afford

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