More than 50% of American adults surveyed by The Motley Fool used "Buy Now, Pay Later" in 2021 and 2022—it's a common short-term financing option to make bigger purchases. So when should you use it, and when is it worth avoiding?

Welcome back to #RichGirlRoundup, Money with Katie's weekly segment where Katie and MWK's Executive Producer Henah answer your burning money questions. Each month, we'll put out a call for questions on her Instagram (@moneywithkatie). New episodes every week.

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