Buy-now-pay-later has gained popularity throughout the retail space as a way for shoppers to purchase goods that they may not have the cash for, but some fear that this trend is contributing to poor spending habits for a young generation of consumers. Donna and Nathan discuss who profits from BNPL purchases, how credit reporting agencies are changing the way they treat these transactions, and what the trend indicates about our consumption economy. Also on MoneyTalk, how credit scores are calculated, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 9/11/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

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