'Just Klarna it': Young people are getting into debt using buy now, pay later services

Is the promotion and use of a service which makes getting into debt more accessible than ever responsible during a cost of living crisis?
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- The promotion and use of buy now, pay later services are being questioned during a cost of living crisis
- The ease of access to debt through these services may exacerbate financial struggles for young individuals
- The responsibility of promoting such services during a time of economic uncertainty is being called into question
- The cost of living crisis is a critical factor in the discussion
- The phrase 'Just Klarna it' has become a symbol of the trend of young people getting into debt using buy now, pay later services
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- Is the promotion and use of a service which makes getting into debt more accessible than ever responsible during a cost of living crisis?
- The promotion and use of buy now, pay later services are being questioned during a cost of living crisis
- The ease of access to debt through these services may exacerbate financial struggles for young individuals
- The responsibility of promoting such services during a time of economic uncertainty is being called into question
- The cost of living crisis is a critical factor in the discussion
- The phrase 'Just Klarna it' has become a symbol of the trend of young people getting into debt using buy now, pay later services
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