Back-to-school spending may be rising—but families are increasingly turning to Buy Now, Pay Later to manage the cost.
Watch MARPOLE founder Dmitri Maxim on Schwab Network discuss the growing divide between spending value and purchase volume—and what the rise of installment payments reveals about pressure on household budgets.
Watch the interview here:
https://schwabnetwork.com/video/growing-trends-in-value-v-volume-buy-now-pay-later-in-back-to-school-season
Schwab Network
Growing Trends in Value v. Volume & Buy Now, Pay Later in Back to School Season | Schwab Network
Marpole's Dmitri Maxim discusses the back-to-school economy and the "value versus volume" story he sees in parent spending. As Dmitri explains, there's less items being bought but they also cost more money. He addresses what this means for the outlook in…
September 2, 2026 12 1
