A software firm and seven rent-to-own companies that allegedly colluded to spy on customers' computer activities will settle Federal Trade Commission charges of secretly collecting information and ...

It looks like rent-to-own retailer Aaron’s Inc. may have stepped in it–or at least stepped all over its customers’ privacy rights. According to the legal firm representing a Casper, Wyoming couple, ...

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 ...

People who advocate for privacy in the digital age spend a lot of conjuring up hypothetical situations to illustrate how technology could be misused to violate basic human rights. They won't have to ...

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 ...

Rent-to-own deals are nothing new. These transactions, in which a portion of the buyer’s monthly rent payment is ultimately applied toward a down payment, traditionally have been used by home buyers ...

The start-up’s innovative business model has helped some renters save for a down payment on their home, but others have walked away frustrated by the company. Shawn Frett and Jeneyha Wheatley-Frett ...