The way your credit score is calculated is about to change — and as many as 91.5 million Americans will be impacted. Why some might need to worry

Still, 44% of BNPL users worry about how these loans could affect their credit score — and with good reason. Credit scoring ...

An Anthropic IPO could be here sooner than we thought!

We've seen some sky-high valuations among AI companies lately, and it appears that Anthropic wants to use investor optimism ...
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BNPL growing as charge-offs and late fees decline: CFPB

A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on Pay in 4 buy now, pay later loans offered validation for an industry that ...

Consumer Reports cautions shoppers on risks of buy now, pay later services

As the holiday shopping rush ramps up, it's easy to be tempted by buy now, pay later services, especially if money is tight.

Ovanti Teases US Launch of Flote: A Credit Score Agnostic Alternative to Buy Now Pay Later

DENVER, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ovanti US Inc, a subsidiary of Ovanti Limited (ASX: OVT), announced the upcoming United States launch of Flote. Flote uses verified income and real cashflow ...
Ecommerce Fastlane

What Is Klarna? How It Works, Features, And Safety Explained

For consumers, Klarna offers convenience, budgeting support, and short-term flexibility. For merchants, Klarna offers access ...

‘Buy now, pay later’ is everywhere this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid a debt hangover

Understanding how BNPL works and where its risks lie is essential to navigating the holiday rush without compromising ...

'Treat it like a loan' | Buy Now, Pay Later options surge this holiday season

Buy Now, Pay Later may feel like a safer way to stretch your holiday budget, but consumer advocates say it can also be a fast ...

When to use a credit card for large purchases

Using a credit card for large purchases could be a good option if you can still make your payments on time and in full.

The Motley Fool Interviews Sezzle Co-Founder & CEO Charlie Youakim

At the annual Motley Fool member event, Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner talked with Sezzle co-founder and CEO ...

50% of holiday shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later to cover their expenses, but it can encourage overspending. Here are some alternatives

According to a recent survey from PayPal, 50% of consumers are going to use BNPL apps to help with their holiday spending. (1 ...

Before you click ‘buy,’ what to know about Buy Now, Pay Later apps

As Buy Now, Pay Later services surge in popularity this holiday season, financial experts say shoppers should tread carefully.