What ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Could Be Costing You

“Buy now, pay later” is more popular than ever, but it’s not without downsides.

Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago

‘Buy now, pay later’ group Affirm launches in the UK

Move comes as British government looks to bring the popular borrowing method under FCA rules

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Buy now, pay later provider Klarna says it filed confidentially for U.S. IPO

Klarna, which is known for its popular buy now, pay later business, has confidentially filed IPO documents with the U.S. SEC.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Affirm sees booming buy-now-pay-later growth, but stock dips after earnings

The company is seeing more of its business shift toward interest-bearing products.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras

A lab-grown alternative to fattened duck liver offers a controversial future for the cultivated meat industry: as a luxury product for the few.

Tech - Wired - November 19

EV tax credits could soon vanish. Is now the time to buy?

California plans to blunt any GOP efforts to scrap U.S. tax rebates for electric vehicles. But with uncertainty ahead, experts say current savings may not last.

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2024)

The iPhone 16 range is here, along with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the details on Apple's current iPhone lineup to help find the right model for you.

Tech - Wired - October 29

4 ways a HELOC could save you money right now

Are you considering a home equity line of credit right now? Here's how it could save you money.

CoD: Black Ops 6 Now Lets You Buy Gobblegums With Real Money

Call of Duty's Season 1 update is now live in Black Ops 6 , bringing a fresh battle pass, more weapons, and new multiplayer maps. Zombies won't receive a new map until Season 1 Reloaded, but the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

This Is Who We Are Now

The morning after the apocalypse.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 7

What gold assets should you invest in now that the price has dropped?

The price of gold is dropping, but savvy investors could capitalize on that trend by pursuing these specific assets.

Planning a Roth IRA conversion? Trump’s win and GOP trifecta could buy you more time to act.

The chances are “‘pretty high” that income-tax rates will stay where they are after 2025, one expert said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now

Germany's ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a breakup more likely than ever.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Still paying off last year's holiday debt? Here's what to do now.

If you haven't paid off last year's holiday credit card bills, use these strategies to tackle it now.

What's the most you should pay for housing? Here's a breakdown by salary, from $30,000 a year to $120,000

A breakdown of what your housing costs should be based on how much you earn.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

What legal actions can creditors take if you don't pay your credit card debt?

The legal consequences that can come with unpaid credit card debt could have a big impact on your finances.

Private equity can now invest in NFL teams. Here's what it could mean for the league

In recent years, valuations of professional football teams have skyrocketed, boosted in part by soaring media rights packages.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Election Stresses Could Impact Worker Productivity. Here’s What You Need to Know–and How to Manage It

Here’s how you could help boost your team’s productivity during a fraught election week.

Business - Inc. - November 4

What are the Medicare premiums and costs in 2025?

Beneficiaries are seeing price hikes across various services next year.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Offshore oil is back. At what cost?

Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabed

Business - Financial Times - November 18

As bitcoin trades above $90,000, is now the time to buy?

Bitcoin reached an all-time high above $89,000 on Monday, amid enthusiasm that digital assets may face a more friendly regulatory environment after Donald Trump, who is considered pro-crypto, won ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

The Best Xbox Gifts You Can Buy This Holiday

This is paid content. It was written and produced in collaboration with the sponsor. The holiday season is fast approaching, and video games and consoles are some of the most sought-after items ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

What’s behind the lesbian pay premium?

After decades of earning more than heterosexual women, the gap seems to be shrinking

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?

From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right. Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

The most you should pay for housing if you earn $80,000 a year

Ideally, someone earning $80,000 would spend less than $2,000 a month on housing, but with rising costs, that’s often not realistic.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Arrest made in murder of exotic dancer whose body was found in burning car in Arizona

Authorities announced an arrest Monday in the brutal murder of an exotic dancer whose body was discovered in a burning car on an Arizona interstate more than a year ago.

What to consider when buying a home with someone else

There are several things to consider before buying a home with someone else. NerdWallet's Holden Lewis joins CBS News with some tips to keep in mind when making a purchase.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.

How much does a $10,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $10,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead.

JB Smoove on hosting new game show "Buy It Now" for budding entrepreneurs

Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live ...

1980s vs. now: Here's where it's much harder to buy a home

Browsing real estate listings is enough to make you wish you invented a time machine so you could have bought a house a generation ago. This article may also have that effect.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now?

Donald Trump is a monstrous narcissist, but there’s something off about an educated class that looks in the mirror of society and sees only itself.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

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