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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Parents in England skipping meals to afford school uniforms, survey finds

Parents in England face financial pressure, prioritizing school uniforms over meals and using credit services for affordability.
#consumer-debt
more#consumer-debt
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Most U.S. adults stressed by grocery costs: poll

53% of Americans said the cost of groceries was a major source of stress right now, while 33% said it was a minor source of stress.
Food & drink
E-Commerce
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 weeks ago

Gen Z and the BNPL Boom: Convenience, Culture, and the Cost of Easy Credit | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

BNPL has become a prevalent financial tool among Gen Z for managing expenses, despite concerns over impulsive spending.
#financial-regulation
more#financial-regulation
#credit-scoring
fromFortune
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Gen Z's beloved Buy Now, Pay Later will soon impact credit scores, which could pose risks for vulnerable borrowers

fromFortune
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Gen Z's beloved Buy Now, Pay Later will soon impact credit scores, which could pose risks for vulnerable borrowers

more#credit-scoring
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming To Free-To-Play Games Like Fortnite

Affirm and Xsolla partner to offer buy now, pay later options for in-game purchases of $50 or more.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Now You Can Buy In-Game DLC And Pay It Off Later

Affirm and Xsolla partnered to allow financing of in-game purchases, providing payment plans for purchases of $50 or more.
#fico
more#fico
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Fintech Bolt progresses its turnaround by landing Klarna as a partner | TechCrunch

The integration of Klarna's payment options into Bolt's checkout will enable merchants to provide a seamless buy-now-pay-later experience to shoppers, enhancing customer loyalty.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

FICO Scores Will Soon Incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later Loans | Entrepreneur

"Buy Now, Pay Later loans are playing an increasingly important role in consumers' financial lives," stated Julie May, vice president and general manager of B2B Scores at FICO.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

FICO's new credit scores will include buy now, pay later loans data. Here's how it could impact your score

BNPL loans are now integrated into the FICO credit scoring system, benefiting both lenders and borrowers.
#klarna
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

CEO Who Bragged About Replacing Human Workers With AI Realizes He Made a Terrible Mistake

Klarna faces significant net losses, highlighting challenges in the buy-now-pay-later market amid economic uncertainty.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Klarna Pilots a Visa Debit Card, Taking on Big Banks | Entrepreneur

Klarna is launching a debit card with unique payment flexibility features, positioning itself against traditional banks.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

CEO Who Bragged About Replacing Human Workers With AI Realizes He Made a Terrible Mistake

more#klarna
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Buy now, pay later:' a replacement for the millennial lifestyle subsidy?

"I can feel the frame through the padding... I'm not even inviting my friends over because I don't want them to sit on this couch. They deserve better than this!"
US news
fromWIRED
2 months ago

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Booms as Economic Pressures Mount

Economic uncertainty-over tariffs, rising inflation, and the possibility of a looming recession-is giving consumers pause about stretching their limited funds.
E-Commerce
#consumer-protection
fromGothamist
3 months ago
NYC startup

NY to regulate 'buy now, pay later' companies after Trump backs off growing industry

New York state is regulating 'buy now, pay later' loans to protect consumers, especially lower-income ones, amid industry growth.
fromWRVO Public Media
3 months ago
NYC startup

NY to regulate buy now, pay later companies after Trump backs off growing industry

New York state is introducing regulations for 'buy now, pay later' loans to protect consumers.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NY to regulate 'buy now, pay later' companies after Trump backs off growing industry

New York state is regulating 'buy now, pay later' loans to protect consumers, especially lower-income ones, amid industry growth.
NYC startup
fromWRVO Public Media
3 months ago

NY to regulate buy now, pay later companies after Trump backs off growing industry

New York state is introducing regulations for 'buy now, pay later' loans to protect consumers.
more#consumer-protection
#consumer-spending
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Pizza and groceries now-pay later: Klarna and Affirm's big branding moment

The rise of Buy Now, Pay Later services is being fueled by economic uncertainty and a growing trend of consumers blending spending habits.
more#consumer-spending
#costco
more#costco
Digital life
fromTearsheet
3 months ago

'Zero of my profits will come from late fees': Affirm's Max Levchin on building trust in lending - Tearsheet

Affirm prioritizes transparency in consumer credit with a focus on structured payments, differentiating itself from traditional lending practices.
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