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Buy Now Pay Later Debt Pushing People Toward Financial Ruin

Original: Buy Now Pay Later Is Making People GO BROKE in 2026

Personal finance commentators are warning that buy now, pay later services are driving people into serious debt in 2026. The message resonating widely is that spreading small purchases across multiple instalment plans masks how much people actually owe, leading to missed payments, damaged credit and mounting financial stress for everyday consumers.

Why now: Concern is growing that the rapid spread of instalment payment services is trapping consumers in hidden debt.

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