More than 60% of statewide markets measured by Rent.com saw rents drop in September compared to August — another sign of prices cooling down after soaring to dizzying highs earlier Read more
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‘Online trickery’: CFPB sues event-registration company for allegedly tricking customers into paying $300 million in subscriptions
People signing up for fundraising races and other events were allegedly duped into enrolling in a third-party event registration platform’s $89.95-a-year “discount membership club,” helping the company generate $300 million Read more
Renters in these properties have seen prices jump by $400 since February 2020
If you’re dreading the first of the month, you’re likely not alone. Rental costs for single-family homes were up 26% in August from the pre-pandemic prices of February 2020 — Read more
Some good news: One key driver of inflation is finally showing signs of easing
Rent growth is beginning to cool. But it’s descending from a heck of a peak. Rental prices climbed 7.2% between September 2021 to September of this year, the largest annual Read more
Some good news: One key driver of inflation is finally showing signs of easing
Rent growth is beginning to cool. But it’s descending from a heck of a peak. Rental prices climbed 7.2% between September 2021 to September of this year, the largest annual Read more
Retailers are cutting clothing prices, but don’t expect big discounts from this athleisure giant
Athleisure-wear maker Lululemon Athletica Inc. is better positioned to stay above the current clothing discount frenzy and is gaining popularity among younger consumers, Piper Sandler analysts said Tuesday in upgrading Read more
Landlords are charging tenants ‘pet rent’ and $600 fees. Some pet owners, already under pressure from rising rents, are not happy.
With rental prices rising nationwide, there has never been a better time to examine how high housing costs impact everyday Americans. The Rental Trap is a new MarketWatch column profiling tenants’ Read more
If you’re struggling to pay off debt, take these 3 steps to help make it happen
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Does the thought of dealing with your debt make you want to go back to bed? More than 1 in 5 Americans Read more
Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and as more consumers pull back on online shopping, here are the biggest discounts this holiday season — and exactly when to buy them
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and more Here’s what you need to know about Amazon’s Early Read more
Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and more
Amazon Prime Day is coming back. Well, kind of. Amazon AMZN, -0.70% is debuting a new holiday shopping event this week called “Amazon Prime Early Access Sale” where shoppers can Read more