A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]

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BNPL vs. traditional loans: What works best for US immigrants?
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BNPL vs. traditional loans: What works best for US immigrants?

BNPL and traditional loans aren’t inherently good or bad for immigrants, the real challenge is navigating systems that weren’t designed with their realities in mind. What matters most isn’t which product you pick today, but how each decision fits into a broader plan to build autonomy and survive in the U.S. economy, and own your place in it.