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[@archangel_josh]

I was in a pub and I saw a poster of a group of people enjoying food and drink with a big 'Afterpay' symbol above them saying "We now accept Afterpay here!" Afterpay at a pub. If you're using afterpay to afford a chicken schnizel and chips and a pint of beer then you have no business being out in a pub.

[@echelonrank3927]

somebody should change its name to aftermath

[@VegasMilgauss]

I like going slumming sometimes too

[@chaoticallysay2625]

😂😂😂might as well just go to the store and enjoy a beer at home with friends

[@thej680]

They do this for rent too. I had the option of paying half my rent at the start of the month and the other half the latter part of the month. Obviously there was interest. Please don't do this. If you can't afford the rent+utilities+odds and ends, go somewhere else... You're saving your money. People do this for convenience, but if they did the math, they would realize they're getting fucked. The math isn't even that difficult. If some company is offering to pay your stuff and lets you pay in installments, they can't keep the lights on if there isn't a margin of profit for them. In fact, they should have the way they compute installments listed SOMEWHERE. Legally speaking, if you get a savings account, they have to tell you how they add interest to your balance. Do they even tell you in this case? Also, for hospital visits in the US, you can get installment payments as well. I couldn't afford the full payment, so I did installment payments for like 6-7 months. I had to apply for financial aid from the hospital, and because I made so little money, they decided to cover the hospital expenses completely as like "charity." The reason for the quotes was I sat in an ER for 6+ hours with testicular torsion and lost a testicle. They didn't cover the physicians. Hence the installments.

[@writercard4]

I’ve noticed that catalogs do this too

[@WakaFIockaFlame]

so ive been thinking about using this service, not because i can't afford the product, but because i dont want to spend all of the money at once. is that a smart decision?

[@johnrogers1251]

Is it a smart decision : Only if you're absolutely, positively, certain that there are no hidden fees associated with financing the purchase [read the fine print, don't be rushed into agreeing to something you haven't read and fully understand], certain you can pay it off in the 4 months allotted, you're certain you can invest the purchase price that you "saved" in a high-yield savings account or other reasonably-guaranteed investment, certain you're not going to spend the money "saved" by financing the purchase price on something else.

[@ThePaperExhibition]

Financing a pizza is wiiiilddd

[@UsurpersAndAssassins]

All my life, people laughed at me for refusing debt. (I had a bad experience early in life and never wanted to repeat it). Now they all come asking for advice on how to unfuck their lives. Debt is the Devil. Pure and simple.

[@seltzermint5]

yep that is starting to happen for me in my 40s. My friends seem to have a little more material stuff than I do but they're all kind of confused when none of life's little snags and unexpected bills faze me one bit. I don't talk money with them but I know they do not have considerable savings at all, or any investments outside of workplace retirement 401k.

[@robertkennedy8503]

And you do it all to yourself, but many people refuse to take responsibility for it, is always someone else's fault.

[@MHKing03]

Good on you for turning transforming trauma into a valuable life lesson. It took me a little longer, but now I'm obsessed with money and finance and my life is so much better for it. But, I have to say debt itself is not evil. It's just a tool, albeit a dangerous one. If you use it carefully and only in the right circumstances, it can help you make more money or improve your financial situation, which is how it should normally be used anyway. Medical debt shouldn't be necessary but unfortunately it is and without some people would die. The evil is usually in the salespeople, executives, and other sociopaths running corporations who are fully aware that they are bleeding customers dry but justify it to themselves and do it anyway.

[@redpilledsimp_5010]

Finally! An ally. My first rule of finance: all debts are evil. (An extreme few a necessary evil).

[@joearquilla]

Who the hell would laugh at you for refusing debt? .🙅‍♀ I guess I assumed it was the other way around. People do call me cheap, but at this point, its a badge of honor. 🙌 All the best!

[@tomasviane3844]

I even bought my (small) house without a loan. Saved up enough for it over the years and moved to the cheapest town in the country. So... yeah, I'm not gonna go in debt to buy a pair of shoes or a pizza. I guess the crowd you want to reach is the crowd that is not watching your videos anyway. They're probably watching stuff like: "The 10 best things to buy on Amazon right now".

[@avdrrew]

Actually, as a 19 year old who has fell for the Klarna, After pay stuff, I can say that I’m the one she’s talking to🤦🏻‍♂️😭

[@RustyDice]

Last time I tried to pay cash for a car, I got 10th Dan Blackbelt Finance guy on my case trying to tie me in to 6o months at 14% and 8k final payment (on a 19k car) because "why would you waste cash?" - when I stood my ground they got heavy on "And where did you get this cash?" "Bank robbery and this is the get away car. So can we get over the fact I'm not financing this and speed things up? Ha-ha" Crickits. 😂 Their entire margin was on lease or finance. I split when they tried to up the agreed price.

[@marcdc6809]

weird, I guess that's what happens when they are in on the scam of putting you into debt... usually on large purchases you should be able to get a discount when you can basically assure the person who sells you a hassle free transaction. I've heard of people doing this when buying a house, basically carrying the downpayment in cash...

[@xlerb2286]

A reputable dealership won't behave that way - but they're few and far between. I was looking at a used VW beetle that was one one of those "poor credit is ok" lots. It was reasonably priced and I just wanted it as a toy. That place did the same thing, they just did not want to sell a car without them doing the financing. So I left. Didn't even try to deal with them. Plenty of fun toys around without having to deal with sleazeballs.

[@RustyDice]

@xlerb2286 was a main franchise dealer - The second one I went to was again a main dealer, and while they grumbled, they were okay for cash as that car was offered at 8.5k. I put the extra in a high rate account and put it towards my house deposit.

[@learningisfun2108]

Glad you took your business elsewhere. I hate these guys who want me to finance. It is in their best interest, not mine. Just walk away: that is your superpower.

[@personnesenki4521]

A lot of times dealers won't give you the best price if you insist on paying cash. For me, I would finance with them, then wait a day or two and pay off the balance immediately. Dealers *really* hate it when you do that, as their commissions come from the first few months of loan payments.

[@Missy-Missy1111]

Many working poor people have so little to look forward to. Also, all the luxury ads they see they just want some of the stuff like everyone else. Most importantly, they want relief from their deprived life. Therefore, when they get a little extra money, they spend it on luxury items instead of saving it or investing it.

[@rbnhd1144]

I think the luxury items many people desire rarely live up to their expectations.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yes😊😊😊

[@robertflores8789]

Ever since and I mean EVER SINCE this young woman said "If you have to use credit to pay for it, you can't afford it..." this has stayed with me for every single money decision. I said to myself Dude she's absolutely correct! And wouldn't like to have been able to buy a house like she did??? So maybe the house buying option is out of reach but I did get all of my credit cards down to 0 and have kept them there. All I have to handle now is the debt consolidation loan and I have been...3 years away from paying it off. Of course I am trying to make that a lot sooner!!

[@vytallicaq.6881]

"Neither a borrower nor a lender be". I learned that wisdom nugget at an early age. Not from my English Literature class, but an episode of Gilligan's Island. They did a musical version of "Hamlet" on the island.😂 Sometimes those fun, silly shows are smarter than the serious ones. 👍

[@tonettesharp6418]

Herald Heckuba---Phil Silvers!

[@BettyVincent-oi6sp]

At age 75, I DO NOT click ANY of those damn buttons!

[@grannyprepper1181]

I’m right there with you Miss Betty. I may be old (71) but I’m not stupid. I have a credit card that pays me 2% back on everything and I use it for everything. I pay it off in full so no interest. I average $400 a year cash back, so they pay me. I’ve been doing it this way for over 4 years and not paid one dime in interest. It can be done if you pay attention to your account.

[@arskortguldsj]

​@@grannyprepper1181 Well, I am (78) and I do the same thing! The trick is that you can be tempted to buy more when you're using a credit card compared to a debit card, since you don't see the purchased amount hitting your bank account directly in real-time. So, the cashback you save might be spent on additional purchases you might not necessarily need. I use a cash back credit card to earn rewards, but I transfer the previous day's purchases from my bank account to the credit card account every day. This way, I can at least feel the impact of my purchases. I always maintain a positive balance on my credit card to ensure the card company doesn't hit me with any charges. I live in Sweden (the homeland of Klarna). Most e-commerce sites handle their checkout through Klarna, but you always have the option to pay with your debit card, directly from your bank account, or even by direct money transfer. There's also a deferred payment option listed, which might be tempting for someone who can't afford to pay for a pizza delivery right away.

[@stephenflowerday4038]

Very wise words. It's a debt culture here in the UK too. I fell for it as a young man and it took me years to overcome (worst time of my life). No matter how bad things get or tempted I am I'll never borrow a penny now. My parents were right all along .............

[@biib-qw3rt]

the most terrifying thing to me is how intertwined financial stability can be with MENTAL stability. Dont get me wrong, i have my fair share of obsessions that i finance myself, but my ultimate goal is to see through financial trickery like this 💀

[@philipdefrancisco7540]

Being "on guard" your whole life is tiring, isn't it? Anxiety is the worst. But "they" always seem to come up with new crap to fool us.

[@biib-qw3rt]

@@philipdefrancisco7540 definitely mate. I guess keeping some sort of guard up is how humans survived for as long as we have, no peace no quiet but still gotta keep chugging along

[@bigdogblackie]

Haven't you heard?? The entire USA economy and budget are on the buy now, pay later plan! Or rather, your grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren can pay.

[@GeezerAnonymous]

The real crappy thing is - even if you don't use those POS services, even if you don't buy crap you can't afford, even if you pay all your bills on time, even if you don't have any real debt, - whenever you do buy stuff you're paying the inflated prices caused bt those who fall into these traps or perhaps worse paying extra to make up for those who eventually default on their various debts. We pay for the mistakes and bad habits of others. I've been poor in my life, and can sympathize to a point. But I learned the choices I needed to make to get out of that. Not always easy. But if I try to make these points to someone I just become another grouchy out of touch old man.

[@brianh9358]

You have just defined what happens in the car and house insurance industry also. You are pretty much paying for everyone else's stupid behavior in conjunction with their wishful thinking.

[@GeezerAnonymous]

@@brianh9358 Agreed, mostly true. But at least insurance if done smartly can help you out when simple bad luck happens

[@electricfishfan]

I’ve felt this increasingly. I’m very selective with my interests and it’s crushing that most times I shop for something a little out of the ordinary, the price is so inflated because I presume people looking for “oddities” are willing to pay irresponsibly out of personality flaws or emotional attachment. For example, when you go into a knickknack shop, they’ll be selling absolute crap for $30+. Huh?

[@uui219]

It's so wild how the ultra-rich trick people like you into blaming your neighbors for THEIR evil schemes and exploitation. Lol. 😂😂😂😂

[@LindaDooWop]

You even manage to make me laugh! Great sense of humor.

[@ticktock2383]

Debt is Evil. The companies want you to be in Debt forever and ever. I have not had a car payment since 1987.

[@dotsonms]

I got so deep in debt with these services. I finally got away from them. Thank you for spreading awareness!

[@ScottFrick-m2h]

I’ll refer to your rule if you can’t afford it twice…. They’re even letting people finance flights now 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@JJBushfan]

When I was growing up in a working class household in the 1950s/60s UK, buying things on credit was considered a little shameful. (It was referred to as 'the never-never') The basic rule was that if you couldn't afford to pay for something, you didn't have it. And as long as people had sufficient of the basics - food, fuel, a roof over their heads, basic clothing items, and a little extra for a bit of simple recreation and a cheap holiday once a year - they were content. Believe it or not, they really were. And then everything changed as the sixties wore on. Lifestyle became an increasing obsession, the near-manic drive to consume got underway, the monetarist principle raised its ugly head, the fruits of industry were given away to the Far East where costs were lower so we could import things more cheaply than making them here, and this is where we've ended up. Crippling debt everywhere. It's why people will spend large sums of money on the latest iPhone while their children go to school without breakfast. And I don't wholly blame them because that attitude has been ingratiated into their value perception by the corporate world, the mega rich entrepreneurs, and the damn politicians. But this is too big a subject for a KZbin comment, so I'll shut up now.

[@rbnhd1144]

I love your comment and totally agree as I'm from the UK, I remember those days too. Totally agree with far east comment too, let me add that transporting everything from China is polluting the world, plus most things they make are disposable so its a bad cycle.

[@elijaprice]

Oh weird, I just had a strange feeling of nostalgia reading your post - I hadn't thought about it in years, but when I was a kid my dad used to say "We might be poor, but we're not living on the never-never."

[@Lilaliba88]

I am just a musician, no financial savvy whatsoever. And I was not even good in math. Yet it baffles me how tf people want to spend the money they don't have for useless crap they don't even need. I hate being in debt (and I am not), but something like a house mortgage makes sense - we need a place to live and it's better to pay for our own than rent lifelong (imho). I even understand financing a car (if it's a realistic one in the context of our life situation) because cars are mostly necessary to be able to arrive to work and back and not losing so much time commuting by multiple public transportation vehicles. But a luxurious bag? Jeans? Pizza? Whyyyyyy

[@johnathin0061892]

Expensive designer bags and a sense of entitlement almost always go hand in hand. One reason I refuse to sell them on eBay, you don't want to deal with people with severe entitlement issues, they are always trouble.

[@finestgrowth]

" If it's too good to be true, you're about to get screwed." Good one, Nicole 👍

[@bryonyvaughn2427]

Remember layaway? In high school I remember buying a few items on layaway. I'd put money down on my purchase(s), sign the paperwork, and they'd store it in the back. Every week I'd come in to put money on my layaway and, once it was paid off, take it home with me. If I changed my mind I could get most of my money back and they'd put the layaway items back on the sales floor. The only people paying anything for the service were the people who didn't finish the transaction that way. It seems a more fair solution to everyone (except those who think it's their right to extract wealth from everyone else.)

[@summerjoy247]

I miss layaway 😞

[@seltzermint5]

Once I put a bunch of furniture on layaway for 2 months until closing on my home so that I would have it, at the sale price, but not have to pay to store it. They were confused when I paid for 90% up front!

[@bryonyvaughn2427]

How very clever, @@seltzermint5 !

[@BathtubMary]

I have been sending your videos to teachers. They love you. Your work would do so much good with our kids. This kind of message from someone such as yourself can turn the tide. These young folks need to know how to protect themselves in ways that past generations never had to. The older generation is preying on them and eating them up. And...man that toaster was AWESOME...man, I really want that toaster! That was so cool looking!!! I am not buying it...I am not buying it...I am not buying it...

[@curmudgeon1933]

It is almost criminal that schools don't teach students about financial literacy. Contracts, credit cards, interest payments, mortgages, and bank accounting scams should be required parts of any syllabus. Of course, because many schools are for-profit businesses, it is not in their best interest to teach people how to avoid being scammed and ripped off by the sharks...they might be forced to reveal how much students are being conned by already being thousands of dollars in debt with student loans, before they earn their first paycheque.

[@shlf2615]

Just like using credit cards, these services do help poor people and those on a fixed income (who cannot get a proper credit card) to build their credit scores. Mine is over 100 points better after using store cards and using these payment services carefully - and not for extravagances, but needs. A thing itself is not evil inherently - only good or bad by how it's used. Even though I agree that these services DO entice some people to spend more than they should, that's on them, not the service. And many of us seniors or disabled folks on a very low income budget carefully, but still need the option of small monthly payments for things we need. Just another point of view to consider. :) Thanks Nicole!

[@TenOfZero1]

The problem with those fees are the same as with credit cards, we're all paying the inflated prices whether we use the service or not.

[@rbnhd1144]

Sadly the uninformed put us all in this position, I hate these trends.

[@seajayami]

Great heads up - I see you found yet another scam for us to avoid 😂 - you will likely find more in weeks to come. By the way, following you on yt has convinced me to go minimalist - it's been a long process over the past year, but I feel much lighter in all ways. Thanks!

[@htbmixbox]

don't buy things you don't need. Don't click email you don't expect. Don't answer calls you don't know. And the shocker - add all things you have to pay per month - divide them to 3 sections - must buy - existential, nice to have, and can be removed. Focus only on existential ones.

[@jochenkraus7016]

The problem is that I now "need" this toaster. And who are you to gatekeep by telling me I shouldn't finance it? 😅

[@htbmixbox]

@@jochenkraus7016problem is - I can't ;) if you need it - buy it. I just don't want you to get bankrupt because of these 30 toasters in the kitchen.

[@jochenkraus7016]

@htbmixbox I already have a toaster, so don't worry. The funny thing was that I had no idea that a toaster like that exists.

[@dianawilde417]

I furnished my flat with klarna. Every 3 months after I'd paid something off, I bought the next piece of furniture I needed. I couldn't have done it without Klarna.

[@brianh9358]

Sure you could. You could have saved the money up and then paid for it. But that would require delayed gratification. :)

[@emc6511]

Well played, Diana. You used it; it did not use you. You delayed gratification and purchased one thing only, paid for it w/out interest, then purchased the next item and repeat.😉

[@HelenPrimoRoseanneInYourArea]

Totally agree with the original comment, some of you clearly don’t how life is on poverty line, if that’s the only way we can afford things, we complete our payments and budget for us then let’s us get on with it, why does it bother you rich folk anyway what we do 🤔

[@dianawilde417]

@@HelenPrimoRoseanneInYourArea thank you Helen. Yes, I work as an aged carer and barely earn a living working 60hours and more a week. Klarna has been a God send for me. I also don’t nt have any credit cards as I’m very afraid of getting into debt.

[@ogvelociraptor205]

I use Klarna for My Dickies T Shirts which I wear to work and order 4 to 5 at a time and pay it off within a Month, ordering new one's every 3 Month's I also use Afterpay for My New Balance Skateboarding Shoes which has worked out in My favor. I think I'm done with Amazon which was a long time coming!

[@philipdefrancisco7540]

My best friend always has the QVC shopping channel on in the background..........and the spiel about "four EASY payments of" makes me feel sick. And yes, they sell a lot of food. They prey on people's weaknesses. Sickening.

[@jimc9516]

all the more reason that we need financial literacy classes in schools like yesterday

[@qyn8886]

They just won't because these businesses prey on those who aren't so good at business or maths. And in some places these businesses fund some schools.

[@AccordingtoNicole]

On the surface I agree, but do you think anyone would even care or pay attention?

[@Luci-pz8xx]

@@AccordingtoNicole American students would be too busy looking at their phones now a days.

[@markritacco270]

@@qyn8886 🎯

[@jimc9516]

@@AccordingtoNicole some kids don't pay attention to anything in schools that's taught today, but that doesn't sound like a good reason not to teach the ones who do.

[@pokeypickle3]

Instant gratification is the best human trait for BNPL. Even investing in BNPL stocks ends up in a crash 😂

[@TerminalWorld]

Annoying pings - unwatchable.

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

Lol you know your life is in shambles when you don't own the pants you're wearing you are so freakin funny nicole 😂

[@janetstraw191]

OUCH Nicole! I wish this was your video last week - I just had to replace old gutters. This was nearly 10K. Of course they took credit cards and also offered a 24mo. Zero interest plan. I asked how much of a discount I would get for cash. When the salesman said 3% I took it. If I had known more then, I’d have asked for SIX percent!!!😡 So thank you! I will know better next time!🙋‍♀️🇺🇸👏👏👏💕‼️

[@johnperrin914]

Thank you for your videos. Knowledge is power, and you are an excellent teacher.

[@tonyp9313]

1st time I heard about that knowledge quote was when I played Mortal Kombat back in the day.

[@nibekus]

As if Trudeau is any better 😂

[@paul_domici]

She was being kind calling him a mentally unstable reality star : )

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

mr WEF causing the problems she is complaining about but blames 🍊man 😂. was demetia joe to low hanging fruit?

[@GigaChad_169]

EXACTLY...yikes. Throwing stones in a glass house...

[@fumanpoo4725]

A braindead monkey is better.

[@echelonrank3927]

turdeau stinks

[@realSamAndrew]

Because Justin Cas... I mean Trudeau is so much better.

[@thomaschew2191]

Of course the Biden administration has been such a success.

[@-All5ofus-]

"Financing a f🍕cking pizza" 😂😂😂 Thanks for taking the time to not only inform us, but to entertain us as well! I use to do layaway years ago, before I built up credit. Gone are the good ol' days.

[@seltzermint5]

I did layaway in my 20s in college to buy holiday gifts for my family and friends. I don't regret that. I am glad I used it in a responsible way and more glad I don't need that now.

[@brianh9358]

With the price of pizza now - not surprising.. lol. Those frozen pizzas look better and better when you know the price you are paying for takeout.

[@mettamorph4523]

Off topic but here in America, I finally found a decent frozen pizza. Home Run Inn.

[@HelenPrimoRoseanneInYourArea]

For some of its been our only option after 3 days of going without food, if you’ve never been in poverty you’ll never understand, this her views but she puts it across as though she is the only one who could possibly right, if some of are poor and fiance our vehicles then let us get on with it!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Make a sandwich.

[@brianh9358]

Anybody ever use those rent-to-own stores? (Aaron's?) This whole scheme reminds me of that. :)

[@Jules_Pew]

Bring back discount for paying cash.

[@stephenh.4476]

Trump = Stable Genius.

[@edwardpresutti2941]

Rent-center...sell to people with no credit cards (lots of immigrants/working poor)... The monthly payment is usually enticing... The hook is that $300 t.v. will cost u $900 if u just pay the minimum... Other stuff they sell is worse etc..

[@seltzermint5]

good example! My ex worked for a company like that early 2000s. He got into it because they paid managers very well but he could NOT do it with a clear conscience. Even though he wasn't the one scamming people directly, it was just too rough, seeing people be taken for a ride like that. Once right before he quit he actually bought some kids an Xbox 360 because theirs was getting repossessed and he just couldn't take it. He also told me about an older lady who couldn't afford her washer and dryer but had already paid so many payments she literally paid for it more than once in full. It's awful that people are taken advantage of that way and you're so right, usually people who are vulnerable for multiple reasons.

[@karenharvey7197]

Never used them. Never paid any attention that they were even there. I am a wise old baby boomer though.

[@xlerb2286]

Same here, I see that type of thing and just think "Nope, you're 40 years too late to get me to fall for that". And knowing that a company is offering that type of service to their customers I'm not as likely to shop there either. Good businesses respect their customers, sleazeball businesses try to take advantage of their customers. I don't do business with sleazeballs.

[@johnrogers1251]

Same here. I'm one of the last of the boomers (born in late '64) and the younger generation just scares the piss out of me. When I'm shittin in my Grampers (I used to say : OLD and shittin in my Grampers, but I'm now old), they're the ones who'll be running the US. God help us all!

[@pltjess]

It's not Affirm for the hospital system, it's CareCredit, so... yep, it exists.

[@radley3519]

Im working to get all of my klarna and afterpay and sezzle paid off. Cant wait

[@personnesenki4521]

Life was so much better under the mentally unstable reality TV star.

[@VegasMilgauss]

As an investor in these companies… who cares! We win. No one likes a hypocrite.

[@6lu5ky86]

God Bless the American Way, man it needs some serious adjustments.

[@randomentertainment9232]

I think a lot of it is self control. I used affirm once and paid crazy interest (never again) so I can understand that but I've used afterpay like 3 times and had no problems. I always paid earlier or on time and never had to stress about interest. As a student, this was super helpful as it helped me afford my laptop that I use every day for school. My rule is that I only finance one thing at a time, not do it unless it's a necessity, and only finance things that I can afford to pay comfortably every 2 weeks. Many people get carried away and finance things they don't need for outrageous prices they can't afford. Self control is key.

[@Zizaco]

It's sad that the very person whose services are designed for is illiterate enough to not understand why it's bad in the first place.

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

I only use cash or debit card.

[@colleenmarin8907]

I never use my debit card for purchases - if (when) there's a data breach, you could lose everything in your account. I use my credit card which has consumer protections against fraudulent activity. I just make sure I only buy what I need and can afford, and pay off in full each month

[@seltzermint5]

I use a credit card for almost everything but pay it off in full every single time. Cash I am using more and more though for restaurants and small businesses as their cc fees are getting astronomical and some are charging extra fees to the customer.

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

@@NoBody11010 It's so sad that no one loved you enough to teach you manners...

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

@@NoBody11010 I would and I have. I have toe to toe experience.

[@robertflores8789]

have never used affirm or anything like this because like Nicole said "If you have to use credit to pay for it, you can't afford it" This is now my financial mantra like from now to death.

[@RUMNIAH]

I bought a $59 umbrella only to find it was a shady deal

[@elijaprice]

You should've saved the money for a rainy day.

[@damac2k2]

I see what you did there 😉😊

[@TheFatesLieutenant]

I guess I don't shop enough to have seen these, but what an insidious evil! Wow.

[@bunny_smith]

They're there. You likely haven't noticed. I don't shop much, either. But I've seen them.

[@maryamchaudhary1577]

I subscribed to you as of yesterday and I must say that your videos are a lot more refreshing as opposed to the endless video essays that the algorithm has inundated my feed.. It reminds me of pre 2016 youtube :)

[@chickolat]

maybe you can use them to get a haircut

[@panama-canada]

You’ll own nothing and you’ll love it! I think we’re here today. Right now.

[@Luci-pz8xx]

I could see the use of paying in 4 payments with no interest if it's an emergency and you need to make a large purchase now (like a new refrigerator). It would stop the person from going to a payday loan place or putting it on a credit card. However, It's really easy to just forget about the payments and get charged interest + late fees. Buying it for small items and purchases is just idiotic, especially if they make the argument of investing the other payments. I would rather just save up for 4 months and decide if I really need the item afterwards.

[@Luci-pz8xx]

@@NoBody11010 I don't know how it is in Canada, but ~40% of Americans don't have $1000 in an emergency fund.

[@mavman0131]

you tickle😆🤣 me. I love it! "if it's too good to be true, you're fixing to get screwed." New twist on an old saying I love it!

[@Christian-qu9ml]

The only debt I took on was a house loan, which was good in the long run...and the University loan, which was a complete waste of money. 🤑

[@robertkrumm2470]

If anybody doesn't realize this is a scam, then I don't just don't know. I just don't know

[@ziprock]

we need to teach financial literacy in schools NOW

[@allisong6433]

Yes they need to warn kids about credit and loans!

[@johnrogers1251]

There is a reason financial literacy is not taught in schools - banks do not want an educated consumer.

[@danielhurley7047]

That nasty hit you made on President Trump just cost you a sub.

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Go cry about it. I sure won’t 🤣

[@Ryan-xq3kl]

lmao just because some people use debt irresponsibly doesn't mean the service of 0 APR loans is a scam. That's ridiculous.

[@SharpBalisong]

Your blood pressure is already gonna be inflated if you have TDS. 😂

[@GigaChad_169]

Self-correcting issue, in a bigger sense I suppose 🙃

[@georgeandrews2839]

I try not to "Google myself" in public 😅

[@DaveSimkus]

Your humor level is excellent. I love that you also sprinkle some curse words in there instead of trying to be extra clean for KZbin.

[@skywalkershaun1]

I was definitely enjoying this until politics are brought up. Talk to me about saving and leave the politics at the door. I can’t stand either person, but the constant politics talk is like someone dragging their fingers on a chalkboard.

[@joearquilla]

Ha! Brilliant as always. I notice these in check outs at times, but perhaps I did not consider that these services actually offer payment plans for broke people to pay for their doordash by making 5 payments linked to a near maxed credit card. What a bottom feeder existence. Its truly sad.

[@damac2k2]

Used affirm to buy computer parts and upgrades because it was smaller payments that I would pay off later. Nearly $1000 racked up, because I could afford the payments of $75 a month. Later came and went. A few times. Paid off the final loan earlier this week. The final payoff was less than the sum of the total 11 remaining payments. Removed all cards linked in affirm immediately after the final payment cleared. Never again as long as I can help it.

[@mtnbiker14]

Wow - never used these services, but see them a lot more often. Always figured they get you somehow - just never looked into how bad they actually are or potentially could be. Bottom line is more than never use them. It's spread the word because if they become popular enough, you'll get screwed anyway, regardless.

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

LMAO. Just listening to you list all those monthly payments (and the idea of being in debt period) made me sweat! I've never trusted those Buy Now, Pay Later scams, and this is why! Always seemed predatory to me! How awful!

[@Schnitzeljunge]

I wouldn‘t go that for to totally ban these services. Okay, most of them but I use PayPal pay 30 days for example when I order two shoe pairs in different sizes. Then when the order arrives I try them on and if I I like it and it fits me I pay directly the amount I have to pay and the other pair will go back to the shop. I don‘t exceed to the 30 days. But that’s just me.

[@qnonymous482]

who buys a $800 toaster? I say lease an item, as long as the price isn’t super high. I was evicted from my prior apartment cause my expenses and debts had risen above my income. Plus I had a bank that charged $30 overdraft fees. And I leased a car above my budget cause I didn’t see any other options. My job was just a mile or 2 up the road. I could’ve just leased a e-bike which would’ve saved me a ton of money.

[@OPCollecting]

I don't see an issue using Shop in Pay or Paypal in 4 since its 4 payments with no interest for high ticket items. It helps break up the payments if I need something now and can budget for it. I wouldn't be paying more since there are no interest charges.

[@carl2724]

Unfortunately I owe $1200 between Klarna and Affirm . The payments are Garnishments to my paycheck. I needed furniture with them but it is still financial disaster

[@bertmunoz7100]

Is always fascinating how people complain about inflation but are willing to pay anything for "CONVINIENCE". Not to mention the "I deserve it" mentality, which will get them to spend money on "TOP SHELF" stuff.

[@Ahmad_Falah]

I think the bigger issue is the whole world run on debt and encourage spending. E.g. Government print money, create inflation on prices of things so you always feel like you don't have enough money. Business borrow money (debt) to create goods and services which they will force/pass it on these goods and services to consumer. Debt is very sensitive subject. I've brother that run into bad debt. Once you started, it is hard to get out. Financial literacy is the key to solve this issue. BNPL is just means for people to afford things. It is still not good. But in the end it is just better version of credit card. I don't like where we are going. Not sure how to solve the issue if the whole world run on debt and encourage spending

[@StaciaBielka]

Explain me the bad side of financing some big purchase for 0% APR while putting aside full price of it as an investment? Even a safe one like HYSA at 5%. It’s a very obvious win for anyone who can do basic math.

[@kirklandguy015]

Stop criticizing us healthcare. You guys pay an additional tax for healthcare and also not been seen by doctors unless it's life threatening or appointments are scheduled in few months

[@bser3973]

If your paying 800.00 dollars for a toster, theres something wrong with you. HaHaHa "DEBT Is a vary good teacher."

[@robertlee6781]

Have you tried paying for medical care using cash? That’s an eye opener to say the least. As for the buy now pay later schemes, Apple Pay’s interest free for there products is right up there with the others. No thanks.

[@TomKnoll]

I love the example of the toaster - a product that nobody would need in the first place and still there are a trillion payment options...

[@JaakoRasiia]

Paying 6% more for a product is completely fine if you get it financed interest free for 2 or 3 years assuming you make somewhat decent returns on your financial assets. In fact you should buy everything this way. But you need to have the money invested in something. If you do not understand this you do not understand finance.

[@melissalee333]

You are brilliant! Your articulation is #1. Thank you for the great info and laughter along the way 😂 Now if only people would listen.

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Can only lead a horse to water….

[@spoiledbratx01]

I have used all of them before but I’m currently not on any of them now. I’m trying to avoid them tbh. I would highly recommend not to use them to buy online courses.

[@ShellyCap9]

I stopped once I became educated with them; however, so many of my friends its like their default thinking. OH does so & so take klarna then I can get that 12 ft skeleton

[@stephensangalli]

This is all fostered by the equity inclusion conundrum which has never acknowledged the fact that there is no free lunch. 😂

[@Wanderful1]

Spot on and great delivery! You are getting very good in front of the camera!

[@RTDoh5]

Buy now pay later is nothing new. Up until the mid 1970s many stores had layaway plans. What you are seeing today is another example of the paradigm we are in with the total financialization of the economy. This is what is leading us to Late Stage Capitalism. It the neo-liberal era that began in the late 1970s the economic system that we are currently living in today is totally dependent on infinite growth. Every aspect must keep on growing and growing without any concern or concept of infinite growth on a finite planet. Wages, which have been stagnant for the last 45 years cannot help sustain this insatiable appetite for growth. Like with the 2008 financial and housing crisis, they had to invent creative financing options in order to keep the train running. Eventually, this will also prove to be unsustainable too. The consumerist economy is starting to experience it limitations, but what will make the problem worse is the inability of our financial institutions and populace as a whole to accept this reality and try to make alterations to create a more sustainable way for all. The inability to reform where needed is what causes societies to fail.

[@WeededRican]

It's all self-control and know what u can afford. Learning how to budget yourself

[@scottbillingham2221]

"Undoubtably'? Is that like "supposably"? It's undoubtedly lol

[@BuyLessJess]

It's only funny when Americans make fun of US Healthcare.

[@blueskysummit6153]

You're sassy. LOL

[@AccordingtoNicole]

💅🏼

[@heisenberglinks]

Installment payments are a thing for as long as credit cards exist in Brazil. I believe that here if installment payments didn't exist, our economy would collapse because almost no one would be able to afford anything upfront.

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

That being said, when I had no money it was a life saver for me to buy something I needed immediately but could actually safely pay off later. That's why these things have limits to the amount of money you can purchase with. If you ask me, the biggest scam is and has been for a while now the real estate market. If the saying don't spend money you don't have was ever true it would be that. The day you can't find a job, you are screwed.

[@food2430]

You look like Muscle Man from Regular Show

[@AccordingtoNicole]

🤣

[@Mingodough]

People are really uhh, interesting. If you use a credit card you can basically do the same thing with a credit card, you have month till the next billing cycle to pay off whatever is on it