Buy now, pay dearly? (update)
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25 min
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What It Covers
Planet Money examines buy now pay later services through college student Amelia's shopping addiction, exploring how companies profit from interest-free loans and regulatory concerns.
Notable Moment
Amelia discovers her credit card statement shows two thousand dollars in charges after a month of buy now pay later purchases that felt like free money.
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