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From Sneakers to Rent: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Expands as Americans Struggle to Make Ends Meet

Aug 18, 2026, 10:26 AMTanya Rawat

Buy now, pay later loans are expanding to rent, utilities and other essential expenses as household debt rises.

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