5 unusual things you can rent1 of 7Everybody knows you can rent cars, movies and tuxedos -- but what about designer jewelry and caskets?Today, you can rent iPhones, textbooks, caskets, tools and designer handbags, among other things.In some cases, it makes more financial sense to rent these items than to buy them. But there are risks. If you damage a rented Prada handbag or power tool, you may have to pay to repair or replace it.Following are some tips on the ins and outs of renting these items -- and whether it makes sense to do so. Related Articles:100 money tips for 20106 extreme ways to saveSave money on groceriesGroup buying saves moneyRelated Links:Ways to score hotel dealsBecoming one-income family7 ways to save when moving5 ways to save on wedding advertisement
Everybody knows you can rent cars, movies and tuxedos -- but what about designer jewelry and caskets?
Today, you can rent iPhones, textbooks, caskets, tools and designer handbags, among other things.
In some cases, it makes more financial sense to rent these items than to buy them. But there are risks. If you damage a rented Prada handbag or power tool, you may have to pay to repair or replace it.
Following are some tips on the ins and outs of renting these items -- and whether it makes sense to do so.
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