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Don't Make These 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Mistakes

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PayPal Stock Is Rising Monday: What's Going On?

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) shares are trading higher. The company on Monday launched 5% cash back on buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchases to ease holiday spending stress for U.S. shoppers.

Benzinga

Christmas on credit: one in seven ‘using buy now pay later to fund festivities’

Nearly half of people find buy now, pay later attractive as a way to spread the cost of Christmas, according to a survey for banking app thinkmoney.

Evening Standard

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Half of Workers Rely On Debt To Buy Essentials — Here’s How To Avoid Falling Into Survival Debt

Finance experts walked through immediate steps to cover necessities, cut recurring costs and keep food on the table without taking on new debt.

GOBankingRates

Brits opt for mobile phone payments as cash usage declines

Nearly a third (30 per cent) of UK adults were living ‘largely cashless lives’ in 2024

The Independent UK

57% of adults ‘are registered to use mobile wallets as cash use declines’

Cash accounted for less than 10% payments last year, for the first time, UK Finance said.

Evening Standard

Klarna IPO: BNPL Stock or Something Bigger?

Klarna’s IPO will test if investors see it as just another BNPL lender or a global shopping platform with AI and e-commerce ambition

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5 Smart Ways To Simplify Big Purchases Using Your Credit Card

Credit cards can make big purchases easier with 0% APR, BNPL plans, extended warranties, purchase protection and more. Explore how they help you in 2025.

GOBankingRates

PayPal Partners with Blue Owl. Is PYPL Stock Poised for a Rebound?

PayPal is evolving into a broader commerce platform. Its investments in agentic AI, cryptocurrency offerings, and the launch of PayPal Ads augur well for growth.

Barchart

PayPal Teams Up With Blue Owl In $7 Billion Buy Now, Pay Later Deal

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:OWL) announced a two-year agreement on Wednesday under which funds managed by Blue Owl will purchase approximately $7 billion of buy now, pay later (BNPL) receivables originated by PayPal in the U.S.

Benzinga

Is Your BNPL Plan Reporting to Credit—Or Hiding Problems?

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans have exploded in popularity. Companies like Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay let shoppers split purchases into smaller, interest-free payments. Retirees...

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6 Strange Traps Built Into “Buy Now, Pay Later” Programs

Shiny sneakers, the latest gadget, or that cozy sweater you’ve been eyeing—thanks to “Buy Now, Pay Later” programs, the checkout button has never looked more tempting. The pitch sounds perfect: split your payments into smaller bites, skip the scary interest charges, and walk away guilt-free. But behind the sleek apps…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Will Buy Now, Pay Later Replace Credit Cards?

Many customers using BNPL services enjoy the setup so much that they plan to cut credit cards.

GOBankingRates

Concerts On BNPL: Nearly Quarter Of Americans Finance Fun — What That Signals For Household Budgets

Nearly a quarter of Americans have used buy now, pay later to cover the cost of going to a concert or festival, according to a new LendingTree survey. Just like grocery items, concert tickets are becoming increasingly expensive, and fans are finding creative ways to afford them.

Benzinga

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Klarna goes public as millions of Americans rely on buy-now, pay-later. Experts worry it's snowballing 'quickly into a serious financial burden'

New data about BNPL comes at the heels of Klarna’s IPO on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Klarna Raises $1.37 Billion In US IPO, Sets Stage For Fintech Listings Revival: Oversubscribed 25x, But Valuation Slumps 66% From 2021 Peak

Buy-now, pay-later firm Klarna raised $1.37 billion in its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, pricing shares above the targeted range in a highly anticipated debut that could help rekindle momentum for fintech IPOs.

Barchart

Should You Buy KLAR Stock After the Klarna IPO?

The fintech company will make its debut on the bourses this week.

The Guardian - UK

Do I need a TV licence? Should I insure my things? Last-minute money tips for students

From shopping deals to cheaper travel and bank account freebies, there are ways to cut costs

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This Growth Stock Keeps Crushing the Bears and Is up 10x in Just 3 Years

Affirm stock has risen 10x from its 2022 lows. The stock has crushed bears, and several analysts have turned bullish amid its strong execution.

GOBankingRates

5 Red Flags That You’re Drowning in Debt Due to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

BNPL loans are easy, but they can lead to serious debt if you're not careful. Spot these red flags before your credit score and finances spiral out of control.

Fortune

3 reasons why Klarna’s valuation has fallen by nearly 70% from its peak just a few years ago

Once Europe's most valuable startup and the second-highest fintech at $45.6 billion, it's going public at a $14 billion valuation.

Barchart

Is Affirm Stock the Next Fintech Growth Story?

This fintech growth stock is slowly gaining traction.

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Ways Women Outsavvy Predatory Lending Even When BNPL Ads Target Them

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) promises instant gratification with zero-interest payments, but the fine print tells another story. Predatory lenders bank on impulse buying, especially when ads glamorize affordability.

Everybody Loves Your Money

9 Ways Your Online Community Can Pressure You Into Financial Risk

Online groups feel like safe havens—places to share jokes, tips, and late-night thoughts without judgment. But under that comfort, there’s a powerful push to keep up, to belong, and sometimes that comes with a price tag attached. The pressure to participate, upgrade, or show off can lead people into financial…

Everybody Loves Your Money

7 Quiet Impulses That Turn BNPL Into Everyday Borrowing

BNPL—Buy Now, Pay Later—was supposed to be a little helper, not a new lifestyle. The idea of splitting a purchase into four easy payments feels harmless, even savvy, when the checkout screen flashes that tempting option. But underneath the sleek convenience, small behaviors quietly pile up and reshape how people…

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