The rent-to-own industry is booming right now, but don't think small payments now, will save you in the long run. Central New Yorkers are paying up to three times more than they would if they just bought the item off a store shelf. Video

There are some new rules for those annoying telemarketers. From now on, any company who calls you with a pre-recorded message has to give you a quick and easy way to opt out anytime during the message. Video

If you need proof that filing a complaint actually gets results, here it is: A debt collector has been fined more than $2 million for misleading and bullying customers. Video

The road was closed for six months while it was ripped up, widened and totally re-done. It cost the town of Clay more than $750,000 to repair Waterhouse Road -- and the bill just got a lot bigger. Video

From diamonds to pet food to debit cards, there have been several high profile class action settlements over the last year – and now there’s one for folks who used the travel website Expedia. Video

Tim Conroy, the owner of T.W. Conroy, an Elbridge auction company, has been arrested and charged with grand larceny for ripping off a customer. Archive: 7/21: The case that led to Conroy's arrest | Watch Report: Video

Thousands of Target online shoppers are getting an apology and a gift card after ordering car seats that were mismarked and later having those orders cancelled by the company.
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We've all seen the commercials -- send in your old gold, and get cash in return. It may sound enticing, especially around this time of year, since we could all use some extra cash. But is it The Real Deal? Video

Charities are strapped for cash, which means they'll likely be stepping up their fundraising efforts during the holiday season. Here’s The Real Deal on what to do if you get a call from someone looking for cash.

Many of us will have less to spend this year -- but don't just jump at any offer that promises to maximize your spending. Video