‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
First publishedAug 17, 17:35 UTC
Last updatedAug 17, 21:59 UTC · 2m ago
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Americans spent $160 billion last year through pay-later loans from providers like Klarna — nearly twice the amount from just two years earlier.
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- Americans spent $160 billion last year through pay-later loans from providers like Klarna — nearly twice the amount from just two years earlier.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
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