The Rent-to-Own Revolution Examines Consumer Access, the Future of Policy, and AI-Driven Discovery ...

If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you may believe you have two options: leasing or buying the vehicle outright, often through an auto loan. But buyers with bad credit or no credit history may ...

Is it time to think about rent-to-own homes? After all, 2026 is shaping up to be a chaotic year, with an uncertain economy, political pandemonium roiling every market, and a falling dollar. And in ...

Mary Nugent was already in a difficult situation when her washer and dryer started to fail. With poor credit following her husband's death, traditional financing wasn't an option. "I had not been able ...

No couch? No cash? What do you do? That’s the focus of today’s Consumer Alert. I got a call from a viewer who was sure she was being ripped off and she wanted me to investigate. She had bought ...

One might think that a $278 Michael Kors backpack is, at best, a luxury item intended for more affluent consumers. But did you know you could rent one and own it after nine months for a whopping $800?

This story is part of our focus on solutions put forward to tackle big and small social problems in our communities. Our evidence-based reporting explores challenges in Texas and looks for examples ...

An Oklahoma man was evicted from his rent-to-own mobile home after withholding rent for repairs, highlighting a 'scam' for tenants.

Buying a home through a rent-to-own agreement can be risky. If you can’t answer 'yes' to these questions, you might want to say 'no' to the whole thing. If your credit score is too low for a mortgage ...