Debt Tips • Apr 17, 2026
The Buy Now Pay Later Trap: How Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay Really Make Their Money
Buy now pay later has exploded into a $70 billion industry — and it's not because these companies are giving away free loans. Behind the zero-interest pitch lies a sophisticated revenue machine built on merchant fees, late charges, and the quiet hope that you'll forget a payment. Here's how BNPL really works, and how a tracker tool can keep you one step ahead.


