Article 70TV4 Pros And Cons Of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Pros And Cons Of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

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Services such as Klarna, Affirm, and AfterPay, which offer users buy now, pay later" financing, have surged in popularity among U.S. consumers. The Onion examines the pros and cons of using BNPL loans.

PRO

Ideal for shoppers seeking a less traditional debt trap

Bills are every month, but this girls trip is once in a lifetime

If you time it right, your wife won't realize she paid for her own birthday present

Who would go through the trouble of repossessing a hot dog toaster?

Don't have to pay back if you delete app

CON

Might get accustomed to affording pharmaceuticals beyond your means

Many plans contain fees hidden to those who can't read

Friends will suddenly all expect Mr. Jet Ski" to pick up the check

Destroys thrill of shoplifting

Chipotle still disappointing

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