That 'affordable' rent-to-own furniture may not be worth it, according to a woman who says she fell into the rental trap, and ...

Thinking about buying a home but not quite ready for a mortgage? Rent-to-own homes could be the perfect middle ground. These ...

Rent-to-own housing products have the potential to benefit consumers, but companies adopting them need to show greater transparency, according to a new report by the TechEquity Collaborative with ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Rent-to-own agreements combine leasing with a purchase option, setting terms for rent and future buying. Due diligence is crucial; always review contracts, ask relevant questions, and get legal advice ...

If you’re in need of a sofa or a dishwasher, and you don’t have the money to buy either outright, you might think about purchasing one from a rent-to-own store. But think hard – because there are a ...

Before the heating system failed in the depths of winter, before the foundation appeared to shift, before she and her husband watched YouTube videos in order to fix the dishwasher, Amber Gutierrez ...

In a rent-to-own scenario, the tenant signs a contract in which they rent a property with the option — or, in some cases, an obligation — to buy the home at a set price and time. This setup helps the ...

Why buy stocks, when you can rent to own? Think about it. Millions of Americans lease their cars instead of buying them, and it often makes good financial sense to do so. The same is true for TVs, ...

TAMPA, Fla — For Zach Jenkins, buying a home in the Tampa Bay area felt out of reach in early 2020. "I wanted to buy but my credit score needed some work," he said. And two years later it's impossible ...

For many Filipinos, owning a home seems like a distant dream—especially with the rising cost of houses, residential lots, and ...