Trump security Charlie Kirk

Trump security Charlie Kirk

A member of the U.S. Secret Service closes a security gate along Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House on the day before the U.S. presidential election in Washington, U.S., November 4, 2024.  Nathan Howard | Reuters The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58 million for security to protect the executive and…

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Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans

Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans

Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to be split into short-term, typically interest-free installments. “Credit isn’t new. Credit’s been around for thousands of years and credit cards aren’t new. But they’ve had a hard time adapting to consumer needs,” said Michael Linford, chief operating…

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