Companies like Afterpay and Affirm could put Americans at risk for “phantom debt” – The New York Times
Buy now, pay later loans are contributing to a record-breaking holiday shopping season. Economists fear they could also obscure and exacerbate gaps in Americans’ financial well-being. Loans, which allow consumers to pay for purchases in installments, often interest-free, have become very popular due to the high prices and interest rates. Retailers have used them to … [Read more…]