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Has buy now, pay later gone too far?

Season 1, Ep. 1075

Buy now, pay later platforms like Klarna have become a go-to payment option for millions, offering flexibility in tough economic times. But as debt piles up and regulation looms, is this convenience coming at too high a cost?

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