Can 'buy now, pay later' programs lead to money problems? | The Current
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as posted by the channelAs we all gear up to shop for gifts this holiday season, we might be tempted by the many retailers offering some sort of 'buy now, pay later' program at their online checkout. And while they can be appealing as an interest-free way to purchase big-ticket items, financial experts Shannon Lee Simmons and Bruce Sellery warn they can also lead to overspending.
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