- cross-posted to:
- collapse@lemmy.ml
- cross-posted to:
- collapse@lemmy.ml
Consumers have embraced ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ products that allow them to pay for purchases in installments, but it’s not clear how many of these loans are out there.
Paywall removed: https://archive.is/9SYHz
Phantom debt is debt that has not been reported to credit agencies. You know who hates not having that data on you? Credit agencies.
Business cards are useful for this. I have enough revolving credit limits now that it doesn’t matter, but at one point I preferred to churn business cards, since a month’s worth of expenses could ding my credit.