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BNPL services seem convenient, but hidden fees and debt can pile up fast. Learn the traps and how to protect yourself.

RAMPS UP, MANY PEOPLE ARE TURNING TO BUY NOW, PAY LATER TO HELP COVER GIFTS, ESPECIALLY IF MONEY IS TIGHT. BUT CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS THESE PLANS, WHILE CONVENIENT, CAN QUICKLY SNOWBALL INTO DEBT. AND ...

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