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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ken Sweet and Cora Lewis

Why renters should be wary of ‘rent now, pay later’ services

A growing number of renters, seeking to avoid rent eating up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

“Rent now, pay later” services have grown in popularity over the past few years as housing costs climb and paychecks grow less predictable, particularly for lower-income and gig-economy workers.

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