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Affirm CEO Max Levchin on Credit Cards vs. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Affirm CEO Max Levchin on Credit Cards vs. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

FromWSJ's Take On the Week


Affirm CEO Max Levchin on Credit Cards vs. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

FromWSJ's Take On the Week

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Affirm CEO Max Levchin is one of the original co-founders of PayPal, and now he leads one of the biggest players in the buy now, pay later business. Levchin wants to build a company that changes how shoppers pay for big-ticket items and the way people take on debt. But critics argue the company is a danger to consumers because it allows them to make some purchases with no interest payments, thereby encouraging excessive spending. For this bonus episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, Levchin talks about Affirm’s future and competing with the credit-card industry. How can we better help you take on the week? Send us an email to takeontheweek@wsj.com. 



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Mar 27, 2024
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WSJ’s Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg-up on the business and financial week to come. In less than 20 minutes, we cut through the noise to explain the major business and financial news that may move markets, all so you can make smarter investing decisions and take on the week with confidence. Episodes drop Sundays. Hosted by Dion Rabouin.