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How Phantom Debt Is Haunting American Consumers

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June 24, 2024

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The number of buy now, pay later loans increased nearly 1,100% between 2019 and 2021, according to data compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The debt that accumulates from these loans is referred to as "phantom debt," because it's unclear just how much is out there and how well consumers are paying them back. Juniper Research estimates these transactions could reach nearly $700 billion by 2028. Watch the video above to learn more about the risk phantom debt poses to the economy.

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Produced by: Charlotte Morabito

Additional Reporting by: Jessica Dickler

Edited by: Nora Rappaport

Animation: Mallory Brangan, Christina Locopo

Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson

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How Phantom Debt Is Haunting American Consumers

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