What should you do if your bank account is frozen by a debt collector?

Knowing what to do quickly if your bank account is frozen can make a major difference in how the issue unfolds.
WFMZ-TV

What the Tech? The Pros and Cons of Amazon’s Buy Now, Pay Later payment plan

Many Amazon shoppers are seeing a new button at checkout: Buy Now, Pay Later. It sounds like a great deal: buy something today, have it shipped tomorrow, and pay it off over time. But experts warn ...

Oregon man won $5K a week for life from PCH — they went bankrupt and his income vanished. How to hold onto your wealth

That’s what happened to John Wyllie, a 61-year-old Oregon man who won $5,000 a week for life from the PCH Prize Patrol in 2012. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as ...

Oregon man won '$5K a week for life' from Publishers Clearing House, but after they went bankrupt his income vanished. How to hold onto your wealth

Plus, what to do with a windfall if you pull straight sevens.
WWLP

Chicopee woman wins surprise $10,000 from Publishers Clearing House

A Chicopee woman was surprised with a $10,000 prize from the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol last Friday.
Seeking Alpha

New York governor proposes Buy Now, Pay Later lending rules

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced proposed rules for consumer protection in Buy Now, Pay Later financing options. The rules seek to establish a licensing and supervision framework for ...
TechCrunch

Airbnb expands its ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ globally

Airbnb said on Tuesday that it is launching its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature — which lets users secure bookings without immediate payment — globally. This allows users to cancel their bookings if ...
Los Angeles Times

Can I use a health savings account to pay Medicare premiums?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: I’m 65. Can I use a health savings account to pay my Medicare premiums? I do not collect Social Security ...
MarketWatch

Tempted to use buy-now-pay-later to split your rent payments? Watch out for these fees.

The first of the month is a signal to millions of tenants that rent is due in full. While some landlords offer a short grace period for renters to scrounge together enough cash, fintech companies are ...
Charlotte Observer

What Is Buy Now, Pay Later, and Why People Actually Use It

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. This article has ...
Investopedia

You Can Split Your Rent With 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Plans—But It Will Cost You

Terry Lane is a writer for Investopedia with 25 years of experience in journalism and communications. He covers personal finance, Congress, government regulations, and economics. Justin Sullivan/Getty ...
Sacramento Bee

Buy Now, Pay Later vs Credit Cards: Which Should You Use?

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. This article has ...