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Payment alternatives to buying on credit

IN A consumerist society, which is driven by instant gratification and consumption, credit is king and debtors rue their repayments.

In this environment, two startups are offering alternatives to the over-used credit card.

The latest TransUnion Financial Hardship Report shows that 85% consumers remain concerned about their inability to pay bills and loans, with 29% expecting to run into a shortfall within a month and more than a quarter (28%)

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