Should you use Buy Now, Pay Later services for your vacations?

Buy Now, Pay Later services like Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm have changed the way we shop—and the way we think about affordability. In this episode, we explore the rise of installment payment plans, from festival tickets and flights to takeout and groceries. Plus, some personal confessions: the purchases I'll finance guilt-free, and the ones I refuse to put on a payment plan (looking at you, iPad). Let's talk money detoxes, social pressure, and the power of drawing the line—even when it comes to matching cruise shirts. How Does Gen Z Travel So Much? Payment Plans (Kelsey Allen, Thrillist, Jun 4, 2025) The Rise of 'Cute Debt' (Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, Aug 16, 2025) Americans Are Turning to Short-Term Loans to Afford Their Groceries (Derin Yilmaz, Food & Wine, May 13, 2025) How to Turn Down a Friends Trip if You Can't Afford it (Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Self, Mar 21, 2023) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]