WE’RE FINANCING LUNCH NOW?! | Consumer Debt Bubble Explained
Did you know that credit card debt in the U.S. just hit $1.2 TRILLION? And to make things worse, Americans are now financing fast food with Buy Now, Pay Later services like Klarna and Afterpay.
This isn’t just a trend—it’s a warning sign of a consumer debt bubble that could have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know:
🔴 Key Debt Crisis Facts:
✔️ $75.1 billion was spent using Buy Now, Pay Later in 2024
✔️ 11.1% of credit card debt is now 90+ days overdue – the highest since 2011
✔️ Auto loan delinquencies are rising at the fastest rate since 2008
✔️ Total household debt is now at $18 TRILLION – and climbing
So what does this mean for you? Rising delinquencies and increasing debt levels signal potential economic instability ahead. If you’re carrying credit card debt, now is the time to take control of your finances before interest rates make it even harder to pay off.
💡 Smart Money Moves to Protect Yourself:
✅ Pay off high-interest debt as fast as possible
✅ Avoid “Buy Now, Pay Later” traps for unnecessary purchases
✅ Build an emergency fund to prepare for potential economic downturns
✅ Stay informed on financial trends to make the best money decisions
📈 Want to learn more? I just released a new video breaking down this crisis—watch it on my main channel
The debt bubble can’t last forever. The real question is: When will it burst?
BNPL can be really helpful for essential things but that is by far the stupidest use of it I’ve seen yet
If you need bnpl for a bar of soap the soap is too damn expensive.
I’ve used my fair share of BNPL it was always for $100+ worth of clothes but I can for sure say that was dumb if you can’t afford it and don’t need it don’t ever use BNPL every time my check would hit I would forget I used BNPL and I wouldn’t be prepared
do they charge interest rate or it’s 0% just spread over multiple installments?
It depends on the financing service, but usually no.
They just declare bankruptcy 😂