Layaway's Gone: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later

From Layaway to Buy Now, Pay Later: How We Pay for Big Buys Has Changed! Discover the fascinating history of layaway, its rise during the Great Depression, and why it vanished as credit cards and instant gratification took over. Explore the new world of Klarna and Afterpay, where you can take your purchases home immediately but risk overspending and debt. Is buy now, pay later a better option, or did old-fashioned layaway have its advantages? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.