Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks

Consumers are increasingly using buy-now-pay-later services for essential expenses like groceries, rent, and utility bills, per CNBC. But a growing number of BNPL users have recently missed payments, pointing to financial strain among consumers who are relying on these services.

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