‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ built a delirious new culture of consumption — and trapped users in a vortex of debt.
Category: Personal Finances
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Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses
Rising use “is not a signal of satisfaction,” an author of a new report says. Rather, heavy users of the apps are under “financial strain.”
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The Woman Who Always Paid for Dinner
She kept grabbing the check, and men kept letting her, until she landed on a (possibly) brilliant idea.
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What are your financial goals? We want to hear about them.
Inching toward a long-term money milestone can be full of highs and lows, and we want to come along for the ride.
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It’s a Bad Time to Cut the Information Coming From Corporate America
President Trump wants the S.E.C. to reduce the frequency of corporate earnings reports. Our columnist says it’s a reasonable experiment, but at a dangerous time.
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What Travelers Need to Know about Delaying Vacation Payments with B.N.P.L.
The pros and cons of buying travel on a layaway plan.
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For Investors, Government Shutdowns Haven’t Mattered. Is This Time Different?
Shutdowns have long been immaterial for the stock and bond markets, but there’s a risk now that a political confrontation could derail the economy.
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Get Ready for Higher Health Insurance Premiums Next Year
Employers say they are facing the biggest increase in health costs in more than a decade — almost 9 percent on average. Workers’ best option, experts say, is to carefully weigh various plans.
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Five Pearls of Financial Wisdom from Jonathan Clements
Jonathan Clements, the longtime Wall Street Journal columnist, died this weekend. Here are some of his best ideas.