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How A $16 ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Debt Blocked A Woman From Getting A Home Loan Despite $100k Savings

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How A ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Debt Blocked A Woman From Getting A Home Loan Despite 0k Savings

The popularity of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) apps is growing rapidly, as are defaults and delinquencies. The slump in job markets and wage growth, alongside the high cost of borrowing due to elevated inflation, have already strained household budgets. Easier access to credit and flexible repayment options also lure younger generations to tap into loans even when … Read more

Charlie Javice: Entrepreneur Who Defrauded JPMorgan Of Millions Pleads Not Guilty, Out On $2M Bail

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Charlie Javice: Entrepreneur Who Defrauded JPMorgan Of Millions Pleads Not Guilty, Out On M Bail

Have you heard about the website, Frank? It helped students apply for Federal student aid in under five minutes, usually taking hours, and the process has always been notoriously tricky. It turns out the whole scheme was a fraud, and Frank founder Charlie Javice, 31, is now facing 100 years of prison time after being … Read more