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Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy?

Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy?

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Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of financial stress.

Passive voice for WE'RE FUCKED!

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"could". Could. COULD?!? Motherfuckers are financing food like it's Christmas presents, but it COULD be a troubling sign?!?

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The economy?

What does it say about the government and society?

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besselj reply

Won't somebody think of the economy?

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It says we are in a Great depression but since the stock market hasn't collapsed yet everyone pretends it's fine and all of you are here meming and funning while poverty takes your future

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