10/07/2026
Have you ever clicked "Pay in 4" at checkout? 🛒
You're not alone. Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay show up on almost every shopping site now, and splitting $100 into four $25 payments feels painless.
But buy now, pay later is still a loan. On this week's Making Money Manageable, Allen and Juliana talk through what to watch for:
🚩 Missed payments can mean late fees and may affect your credit score
🚩 Three or four BNPL apps means more logins and more due dates to track
🚩 Returns can get messy, and your refund may take longer
🚩 Those balances add up when a lender reviews your debt before a bigger purchase
🚩 Some plans do charge interest, so check the fine print
Their best tip: before you click "pay later," ask yourself, "Would I still buy this if I had to pay for it all today?"
Quick question: What's the last thing you bought with buy now, pay later? Tell us below 👇
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/T2Mh6Nnrc9Y