The Hidden Costs Lurking Behind ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Deals—What You Need to Know
Ever looked at your cart in a late-night online shopping haze and thought, “Wow, I wish today’s splurge could be next month’s problem?” Well, the universe (and maybe your credit score) heard you. Enter the spectacular, slightly mischievous world of Buy Now, Pay Later—those nifty options from Klarna, Affirm, AfterPay and more that are elbowing their way into American wallets faster than you can say “delayed regret.” It’s debt… but make it fashion. Seriously, it’s like having your own personal time-traveling financial advisor, who whispers: “Go ahead, buy the hot dog toaster! Future you can probably handle that $8.21 in four biweekly installments, with only a sprinkle of existential dread.” But hey—before you go full cart-bandit, maybe pause and ask: is this the most brilliant financial innovation since the credit card, or just a shinier mousetrap you can escape by uninstalling an app? Trust me, there’s a lot to unpack here—and it’s not just knickknacks and guilt. LEARN MORE.
Services such as Klarna, Affirm, and AfterPay, which offer users “buy now, pay later” financing, have surged in popularity among U.S. consumers. The Onion examines the pros and cons of using BNPL loans.
PRO
Ideal for shoppers seeking a less traditional debt trap
Bills are every month, but this girls trip is once in a lifetime
If you time it right, your wife won’t realize she paid for her own birthday present
Who would go through the trouble of repossessing a hot dog toaster?
Don’t have to pay back if you delete app
CON
Might get accustomed to affording pharmaceuticals beyond your means
Many plans contain fees hidden to those who can’t read
Friends will suddenly all expect “Mr. Jet Ski” to pick up the check
Destroys thrill of shoplifting
Chipotle still disappointing
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