How to use buy now, pay later responsibly

class=”story”> Should you use buy now, pay later? Experts share 4 tips to know December 13, 20255:00 AM ET

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Vito Emanuel

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More shoppers are choosing to buy now, pay later this holiday season.

On Cyber Monday alone, consumers financed more than $1 billion in online purchases using this payment option — a record, according to Adobe Analytics data.

By the end of the holiday season, that figure is projected to jump to $20.2 billion, up 11% from last year, according to Adobe.

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