• Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    3 days ago

    Using a buy now, pay later plan for rent “could be useful in a true pinch or short-term emergency,” says Chris Jackson, a certified financial planner based in South Carolina. However, “relying on it consistently would be a mistake, particularly for people who already struggle keeping up with rent payments.”

    Borrowing to cover your rent won’t solve the “underlying affordability issue,” he adds.

    The fuck did I just read.

    • FishFace@piefed.social
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      You read the obvious truth. If you’re just getting by, can’t really save anything each month, and then your phone breaks and you need a new one (as in, it’s your only means of communication, so you can’t work and earn money without it) then spreading out costs over several months may help.