Could You Judge a Figure Skating Competition?

Buy-now-pay-later programs are gaining popularity. Matthew Schulz helps break down who benefits and who takes a risk with BNPL. Matthew is Chief Consumer Finance Analyst at Lending Tree also author of “Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More: How To Take Control Of Your Financial Life.”GBH News' Gal Tziperman-Lotan returns for the Curiosity Desk edition of her Four Things to Know newsletter. And Saturday is Valentine's Day, but also Library Lovers Day. Erin McCarthy, former editor in chief of Mental Floss, has stories to tell about libraries that are dear to us. And, with Winter Olympics in full swing, we head to the ice rink to learn about the judges in figure skating. Our expert has more experience than any judge -- 103-year-old Anne Fauver has opinions, and empathy, for the skaters she judges. ---------Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.

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Buy-now-pay-later programs are gaining popularity. Matthew Schulz helps break down who benefits and who takes a risk with BNPL. Matthew is Chief Consumer Finance Analyst at Lending Tree also author of “Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More: How To Take Control Of Your Financial Life.” GBH News' Gal Tziperman-Lotan returns for the Curiosity Desk edition of her Four Things to Know newsletter. And Saturday is Valentine's Day, but also Library Lovers Day. Erin McCarthy, former editor in chief of Mental Floss, has stories to tell about libraries that are dear to us. And, with Winter Olympics in full swing, we head to the ice rink to learn about the judges in figure skating. Our expert has more experience than any judge -- 103-year-old Anne Fauver has opinions, and empathy, for the skaters she judges. --------- Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.