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Scammers stole more than $400,000 from a woman through an elaborate Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes scam: police

Scammers took $400,000 from a woman who thought she won a $3 million sweepstakes. Getty Images Scammers reportedly tricked a woman into believing she won $3 million, then stole $400,000 from her.They targeted the woman because she was elderly and showing early signs of dementia, police say.The FTC has urged vigilance against sweepstakes scams that…

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2 experts outline a looming scenario where the US economy could end up caught in a dreaded period of stagflation

Goods inflation could rise again Jonathan Kitchen/Getty Images Slower growth and rising inflation has brought back distant cries that stagflation is coming. This would force interest rates to stay higher for longer, putting pressure on US businesses and consumers. One investor says anyone looking to hedge this risk should focus on fixed income. A pair…

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I downsized to an ADU I built in my Sacramento yard. I pay only $520 toward my mortgage and am saving up for my next home.

Blanca Barragan during the construction of the shed micro-home in her backyard. Courtesy of Blanca Barragan Blanca Barragan rents out rooms in her home for extra income, earning $55,780 since 2019.In 2023, she began building an accessory dwelling unit in her yard and moved into it in April.Renting out her entire main home, she’s saving…

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