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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. |
Today is Valentine's Day and romance is in the air. But scammers are also out in full force.And it's not just Valentine's Day when scammers target vulnerable victims, profess their love and then bilk them of money – either with pleas for help or with a promise of a great investment opportunity. | Kate Kleinert, 71, was the victim of a romance scammer who convinced her to send him $39,000. She now speaks out to try to help others from falling victim to the scam photo submitted by Kate Kleinert |
Need eggs? Is renting chickens an answer? |
Can't find eggs or upset about the soaring prices? A Pennsylvania company that partners with chicken farmers in 29 states is experiencing an uptick in reservations for its rental service. For about $500, Rent The Chicken provides a portable coop, two egg-laying hens that will lay eggs within two days of arrival and enough feed for the six-month contract. |
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Finally, here's a popular story from last year that you may have missed. Feel free to share it. |
A Walmart employee grudgingly reported to work last Labor Day, after being called in for a few hours on her day off. On the way home, she bought a lottery ticket from a California Lottery machine. |
Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you. | | | | Romance scammers target people looking for connection and love - and then bilk them for money or quick-hit investments. | | | | Can't find eggs during this egg shortage or prices too high? One company is offering a potential solution: rent chickens. | | | | Bad tax information on social media, aggressive marketing tactics, and "ghost" tax preparers can create huge headaches with IRS. | | | | As major U.S. retailers announce sweeping store closures, experts say more are on the way throughout 2025. | | | | Rates for home loans fell for the fourth straight week, even as the specter of higher borrowing costs looms ahead. | | | | Dating and relationships are hard. Here are some places you can anonomously ask for help or rant about your experiences. | | | | An SMS scam targeting road tolls has resurfaced, claiming people owe money for unpaid bills. | | | | While tech giants are laying off workers in 2025, economists say companies are more bullish on hiring in 2025 than years' past. | | | | Joann, the retailer famously known for selling fabrics and crafts, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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