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@return2ozma@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world • 2 months ago

More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay later loans — and more are paying those bills late, survey says

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More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay later loans — and more are paying those bills late, survey says

www.cnbc.com

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Consumers are using buy now, pay later plans to pay for essentials such as groceries, as concerns around the economy grow.
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  • @OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca
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    Is this the American Dream I keep hearing about? Surely people having to finance their lunch is a sign of a healthy economy and society, right?

    • @j0ester@lemmy.world
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      The American Dream currently is to hopefully have food on the table and a roof over your head…

    • @aeronmelon@lemmy.world
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      “It’s called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.” - George Carlin

  • @Carmakazi@lemmy.world
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    Definitely a sign of a recovering economy. 5% bump on the S&P tomorrow.

  • @NotSteve_@lemmy.ca
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    Reminds me of SkipTheDishes (Canadian version of JustEat) adding an option to finance your order. The thought of financing a pizza is equally hilarious and terrifying

    • @catloaf@lemm.ee
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      For Americans who haven’t heard of either of those, DoorDash. For everyone else, it’s a takeout delivery gig service.

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    Someone convince me this is not intentional

  • @Hermit_Lailoken@lemmy.world
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    This must be what being great again feels like. Right?

    • @dhork@lemmy.world
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      I don’t know about you, but I am officially tired of all the winning

      • @bobs_monkey@lemm.ee
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        Sounds like you’re an ideal candidate for reeducation a tax payer funded visit to a summer camp.

        • @catloaf@lemm.ee
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          I’ve always wanted to go waterboarding in Guantanamo Bay

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    Every society is three meals away from chaos.

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