Financial advisors are urging consumers to be cautious about using Apple's new "Pay Later" service.
Apple Pay Later is a new part of Apple Pay and the Apple Wallet. It makes it easy for consumers to get things right away, and make payments over time.
Tatiana Tsoir, a certified finance coach, told KMOX's Megan Lynch that it's not necessarily a good thing for consumers.
"I think that it's a trap for those who don't have a really good grip on their monthly budget, because it encourages you to over-spend, to live beyond your means," she said. "You have to think to yourself, if the company was offering you this service, buy now; pay later, they're making money off it."
Tsoir said "buy now, pay later" plans are known for steep late fees and high interest rates if you don't pay in full before the promotional period ends. Those late fees and interest can add to consumers debt, and ruin their credit.
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