Should You ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ This Holiday Season?

Should You ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ This Holiday Season?
Most BNPL programs let you pay off an item in four equal, interest-free payments every two weeks. Andrei Askirka/Shutterstock
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As we wrap up the holiday season, you may be considering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) program to check off the last items on your list.

BNPL providers offer installment loans that allow you to pay off an item in equal payments—typically four, with the first portion paid upfront.

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