E-249: The BNPL scam and the State of the Union

I talk about the most iconic moment I've ever seen at the State of the Union, one that could easily be an instant campaign ad. Then, I dive into the latest scam sweeping the nation—the "buy now, pay later" trend that's taking advantage of people across America. What is it, and why are so many falling for it? I do my best to break it all down. The Fed - "The Only Way I Could Afford It": Who Uses BNPL and Why Buy Now Pay Later Statistics (2026): Market Share & Trends Buy Now, Pay Later: Market Impact and Policy Considerations | Richmond Fed X Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X SUBSTACK stretchgoose | Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. sponsors: 🛒 Aspire Drinks - Green tea-powered energy drink 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: STRETCH https://aspiredrinks.com   🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: STRETCH https://oldglory.com     check out my socials:   Rumble:  Stretchgoose YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Manuel-Fontes-show Email: [email protected] Substack:  stretchgoose | Substack x:  Manuel Fontes (@stretchgoose) / X This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stretchgoose.substack.com