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That $1,000 Couch Could Cost You $2,000 With Rent-to-Own — Is Getting It Now Worth It?

A comfortable new couch can make your living room feel complete, especially when your old furniture is falling apart. But what happens when that $1,000 couch ends up costing $2,000 through a rent-to-own agreement? The affordable weekly payments might seem manageable, but the final price could leave you questioning whether…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 9

A $700 TV for $25 a Week Sounds Cheap — Until You Calculate the Final Price

A $700 TV for only $25 a week can sound surprisingly affordable, especially when the alternative is handing over hundreds of dollars at once. That small payment may fit comfortably beside groceries, gas, and other weekly expenses, which is exactly why rent-to-own shopping can be appealing.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 7

‘How did Rent-a-Center beat Bed Bath & Beyond?’: Man pawns an item from Rent-a-Center. 3 months later, a bodyguard from Rent-a-Center shows up in person

A pawnbroker’s story about what happened to a man who pawned an item from Rent-a-Center (RAC) has people questioning, “Wait, Rent-a-Center is doing kidnapping now?”

The Mary Sue · Jun 26, 2025

Is Upbound (UPBD) a Strong Retail Stock to Buy?

Upbound Group (UPBD) reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings for the first quarter. The retailer is well-poised to maintain its business momentum through solid execution, expense management, and strategic investments. Should you consider investing in UPBD now? Continue reading….

StockNews.com · Jul 11, 2024

3 High-Growth Retail Stocks to Watch This Year

The retail industry has been able to keep up with changing consumer patterns and rising technological advancements. Driven by rising consumer disposable income, the industry is expected to thrive in the near term. Therefore, investors could consider adding quality retail stocks Casey's General Stores (CASY), Upbound Group (UPBD), and Cato…

StockNews.com · Jun 28, 2024

3 High-Dividend Tech Stocks to Buy Now

The tech sector is poised for robust growth driven by increasing IT spending, rising adoption of AI, IoT, and cloud-based services. Hence, high-dividend tech stocks Upbound Group (UPBD), Xerox Holdings (XRX), and American Software (AMSWA) could be ideal buys for now. Read more.

StockNews.com · Jun 24, 2024

3 Retail Stock Buys for a Balanced Portfolio

The amplified influence of social media, increased internet penetration, and technological prowess are driving the retail industry. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong retail stocks, Ross Stores (ROST), Steven Madden (SHOO), and Upbound Group (UPBD) for a balanced portfolio. Keep reading….

StockNews.com · Jun 7, 2024

POWR Income Stock of the Week: Upbound Group (UPBD)

More and more economic data is showing that times are tough for the middle class and low income consumers. The rising cost of goods, combined with higher interest rates on credit cards, has driven the cost of many household purchases beyond the reach of a paycheck to paycheck economy. Companies…

StockNews.com · Nov 7, 2023

Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle lawsuit alleging illegal overcharging

LOS ANGELES — National rent-to-own giant Rent-A-Center will pay $15.5 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company had engaged in unlawful business practices including overcharging customers and failing to inform them of their rights, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022

Rent-A-Center settles alleged California overpricing dispute

Officials say one of the nation’s largest rent-to-own companies will pay $15.5 million to settle California’s allegations that it misled and overcharged tens of thousands of customers

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022