What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?
The Trump administration has halted the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's what that agency does, and ...
Bolt CEO Justin Grooms Explores the Surging Use of BNPL in Consumer Finance
In an exclusive interview, Grooms discusses the integration of buy now, pay later services with traditional banking practices ...
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Understanding the downside of 'buy now, pay later' options
Buy now, pay later services are popular, but studies indicate they may cause financial strain and excessive debt. This easy option can also increase financial issues for users.
Can BNPL startups survive past 2025?
Interest rates are unlikely to rise in 2025, regardless of the relatively doveish stance of the Federal Reserve in the United States, which reduces the probability of BNPLs going insolvent in 2025.
How A Fintech Saved Itself By Targeting Buy-Now, Pay-Later Addicts
Facing extinction, Sezzle chopped costs and hit on a strategy for making money from the heaviest users. The stock market noticed.
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Considering an instalment plan? Here’s how to use a payment plan the right way
Whether you opt for a payment plan through a bank, an independent lender or a credit card, here are 3 tips to help you make ...
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Affirm's 0% loans, cards, chart a path to profitability
The buy now/pay later lender outperformed nearly every analyst estimate in its fiscal Q2 2025 earnings report. CEO Max Levchin said the company is 5 months out from positive GAAP operating income.
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I Saved Hundreds of Dollars With Klarna's AI Shopping Assistant. Here's How to Use It
Klarna's AI shopping assistant is powered by OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT and Dall-E. It's available for free in the Klarna app.