Rising Use of Buy Now, Pay Later Services for Essential Expenses Raises Concerns
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are increasingly being used by Americans not just for discretionary purchases but also to cover essential expenses like groceries and medical bills. A LendingTree survey shows that nearly half of consumers plan to take out BNPL loans in the next six months, raising concerns about potential debt cycles.
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Topics: credit usage debt financial behavior