(Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2022 .) Every time you shop online and make it to the checkout screen, you see those colorful pastel buttons at the bottom. Affirm. Klarna. Afterpay. Asking: Do you want to split your payment into interest-free installments? No credit check needed.
Buy now, pay dearly? (update)

Buy now, pay dearly? (update)
Planet Money
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