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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adriana Morga

Costly ‘buy now, pay later’ mistakes to avoid as Americans sink $160 billion into delayed payment plans

Consumer spending through buy now, pay later options reached over $160 billion last year, according to new study from Federal Reserve economists.

Industry specialists report that individuals are frequently turning to these financing models for basic essentials, such as groceries, utility bills, transit, and even rent.

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