• Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 month ago

    Using a buy now, pay later plan for rent “could be useful in a true pinch or short-term emergency,” says Chris Jackson, a certified financial planner based in South Carolina. However, “relying on it consistently would be a mistake, particularly for people who already struggle keeping up with rent payments.”

    Borrowing to cover your rent won’t solve the “underlying affordability issue,” he adds.

    The fuck did I just read.

  • StinkyFingerItchyBum@lemmy.ca
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    The real boss move here is to murder your landlord. Flay them carefully. Eat their flesh to gain their power. Finally, wear their skin like a human suit and collect their rent. This cycle continues until there are no more landlords.