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A reputable counselor may suggest other options if a DMP isn't right for you, such as a debt snowball/avalanche payoff strategy, budgeting adjustments, or in severe cases, information about bankruptcy.
It is often seen as a "necessary" or "investment" debt to allow parents to work, but it still carries high interest rates. This can create a painful paradox where working leads to debt that erodes the financial benefits of that same work.
BNPL is a type of short-term financing that allows you to purchase an item and pay for it over time, typically in a series of interest-free installments. It's offered at the point of sale by third-party providers like Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay.
It can. Most providers use a "soft" credit check for approval, which doesn't affect your score. However, missed payments are often reported to credit bureaus and will hurt your score. Some providers also report on-time payments, which can help build credit.
Honesty and transparency are crucial. Frame the conversation around shared goals (a secure retirement, college funding, less stress) and present a united plan to tackle the problem together. This is a family issue requiring a family solution, not a source of blame.