Buy Now, Pay Later or Rent-to-Own: Which Is the Smarter Way to Pay for Purchases?

Which of these two pay methods offers a better deal? Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a popular payment alternative ...
abc7NY

Consumer Reports warns about rent-to-own stores

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Looking for an affordable way to buy that new refrigerator or living room set? Shopping at a rent-to-own store may seem like the best option, but some of those so-called deals could ...
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How Does Lowe's Lease To Own Program Work, And What Products Does It Include?

Shopping for your DIY projects can be expensive. From the must-have tools for your home garage to things that will elevate your camping experience, every gadget, utensil, or instrument has a price.
Poynter

Rent-to-Own Stores Do Well in Bad Economy

I am always looking for stories about parts of the economy that benefit from a downturn in sales. The Wall Street Journal reported on this topic in an article last week, saying that rent-to-own stores ...
Hartford Business

Rent-to-own furniture, jewelry can cost double

People who can't afford to buy items upfront are renting everything from jewelry and vacuum cleaners to beds and storage sheds -- all with the option to eventually own the product once they've made ...
Reuters

Rent-A-Center to pay $15.5 mln to settle California consumer claims

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rent-A-Center Inc (RCII.O), opens new tab, a large furniture and electronics rent-to-own company, will pay $15.5 million to settle charges it violated California consumer protection ...
Kearney Hub

AaronÞs - Kearney, says owner of rent-to-own store, is too good of an opportunity to pass up; grand opening may possibly be Dec. 15

KEARNEY - When Dave Hanson began targeting markets to open a new rent-to-own retail store, Kearney kept coming up at the top of his list. "Kearney seems to be insulated from the bad economy. As a ...