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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Wrote a Memoir After Being Released From Prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Wrote a Memoir After Being Released From Prison
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is offering her side of the story in an upcoming memoir titled My Time to Stand.

Blanchard, 32, announced the news on Monday, April 29, along with details about the project. My Time to Stand, which will be released in January 2025, was cowritten by Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani.

"I am in love with the title of my book not only because it addresses the question I get most, but because in our pain and struggle we can find what it is that we want to stand for," Blanchard told People in a statement. "That inside our stories, if we dare to sit in the stillness of them, our purpose can be revealed. And we all have a purpose. That's what I hope people will take away from my book."

The memoir is set to hit bookshelves one year after Gypsy was released from prison. She served seven years for the murder of her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, who was found dead at age 48 in her Missouri home with multiple stab wounds in June 2015.

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After being arrested alongside ex-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn, Gypsy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 10 years behind bars. She was granted parole in September 2023 before being released.

Gypsy has previously discussed how her mother allegedly abused her. Dee Dee, who seemingly suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, told Gypsy and the public that her daughter was diagnosed with various medical issues including leukemia, muscular dystrophy, brain damage and seizures, which didn't appear to be the case.

According to the synopsis for My Time to Stand, Gypsy used the memoir as a way to address her complicated childhood.

"Forced to use a wheelchair in public and endure a lifetime of faux illness, fraud, and exploitation, Gypsy was subjected not only to her mother's medical, physical, and emotional abuse, but deprived of childhood milestones. Prevented from attending school or socializing, Gypsy's formative years were defined by pain and isolation," the synopsis read. "After serving 8 years in prison for the role she played in her mother Dee Dee's murder, Gypsy is embracing her fresh start—and reminding all of us that it's never too late."

My Time to Stand is expected to touch on the "abusive cycle" that allegedly began with Dee Dee's abuse by her father, Gypsy's reaction after being involved in her mother's murder and memories of her final days in prison.

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"Featuring Blanchard family photos and new facts about Gypsy's life that she previously kept private, My Time to Stand offers an unprecedented look at the real Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, proudly embarking on her ongoing journey to recovery and self-discovery," the synopsis continued.

Gypsy discussed her hopes for the memoir, telling People, "In processing and retelling my memories, so much more truth has been revealed to me, including the victimization of the other people in my family and community. I hope to engage readers by describing my journey, instead of explaining it. In that way, others might see themselves in my story, too, and relate."

Gypsy further reflected on the title, which is inspired by her mother having her use a wheelchair despite being able to walk.

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"The first time I stood up on my own two feet was my first failed attempt to leave my mother. I had the legs of a chick struggling to find a way out of the cracks. Who hasn't felt unsturdy like that in their own life?" she added. "The second time I stood up, I walked down a path I'll regret forever. Again, too many people feel this way about their choices."

Gypsy concluded: "The third time I stood up, I did so as an incarcerated girl-woman who had so much to learn about independence, self-forgiveness and resilience. Only because I did the work, did my time to stand finally come. Now, I can stand with other victims as they take steps toward doing whatever work is necessary to stand for themselves. My Time to Stand is about reclaiming my footing so others can be inspired to walk a life of purpose and meaning and build a future sturdy enough so others can stand for something, too."

My Time to Stand: A Memoir will be available in January 2025.

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A HOMEOWNER has been left stuck with a townhouse he doesn't want after previously securing a low-rate mortgage.

Jerrod Swanson from Lakewood, Colorado, wants to trade in his townhouse to purchase a cabin he is renting that better suits his lifestyle.

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Jerrod Swanson is stuck with a townhouse he no longer wants while renting his dream home elsewhere
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Swanson moved to his cabin in Evergreen after needing some more space for his new rescue dog Kea.

However, the extra money he would pay by purchasing the cabin due to the low mortgage rate on his townhouse means he is stuck.

"Any sane human who already owns a house does not want to buy a house right now," he told The Denver Post.

Swanson and other homeowners looking to move are stuck in what is known as the "golden handcuff" or "mortgage lock."

Those who secured fixed-term mortgage rates of around 3% are now looking at around 7%.

For many, this makes the monthly mortgage repayments untenable and therefore moving home an even more expensive and daunting task.

"Lower interest rates would have made it an easier equation," Swanson said.

"If the rates were what they were a year ago. I would be owning this cabin by now."

As property prices and interest rates spike, those with low-rate mortgages are "best advised to stay put," Tomas Philipson, a professor of public policy studies at the University of Chicago, told CNBC.

While this is the current situation Swanson is facing, he told the news outlet that he does not want to miss out on purchasing the dream cabin.

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Swanson, like many others, feels that he is at the whim of the market and has no control over where he lives.

"I am the dummy, not the ventriloquist," he said.

"I have the strings on my hand."

As an employee of the federal bankruptcy court, Swanson is well aware of the cost of taking too much of a risk financially.

For now, he is left weighing up his options and praying that the market will change and rates will decrease.

Swanson is not alone in this issue with research by Realtor.com saying that 82% of consumers feel "locked in" by their low-rate mortgages.

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Once mortgage rates are above 5%, homeowners are two times more likely to sell their homes, according to Zillow.

However, around 80% of people with mortgages are on a rate below 5% meaning that they would have to remortgage their new home at a higher rate and lose more money.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is around 7%, according to Bankrate.com.

Bankrate's Chief financial analyst Greg McBride explained to the outlet that until inflation reduces and stabilizes, mortgage rates will not go down to this more desirable figure.

The U.S. Sun has previously reported on a couple who are mortgage prisoners in their house as they look to downsize now their children are grown up.

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'I was cheated out of it citing a silly rule,' rages Capital One customer who didn't get $300 bonus and was 'told oops' | 2775D7T | 2024-04-29 17:08:01

A BANKING customer claims they missed out on a major $300 promotion bonus, accusing the bank of having a silly rule about the offer. 

Between November 1, 2023 and January 9, Capital One offered a major promotion bonus for customers who opened a new 360 Performance Savings account.

'I was cheated out of it citing a silly rule,' rages Capital One customer who didn't get $300 bonus and was 'told oops'
'I was cheated out of it citing a silly rule,' rages Capital One customer who didn't get $300 bonus and was 'told oops'
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A Capital One customer claims they lost out on a big $300 promotion bonus due to a "silly rule'[/caption]

In order to get the bonus, customers needed to use the promo code FALL23 when opening the account. 

The promotion allowed customers to earn as much as a $1,500 bonus, depending on how much money was deposited in the new account. 

Those who deposited $20,000-$49,999.99 could earn $300, while those who transferred $50,000-$99.999.99 would receive a $750 bonus. 

Anyone who deposited $100,000 or more was eligible for the full $1,500. 

All funds were required to be deposited from an external bank and maintained for 90 days. 

If those steps were met, Capital One said it would deposit the bonus amount within 60 days. 

While the promotion seems simple enough, one Capital One customer known as @Sheetal_Krishna on X, claimed they were "cheated" out of the bonus because of a "silly rule." 

"@CapitalOne I opened a savings acc. with the fall23 promo code & deposited money into it to get a $300 bonus, but I was cheated out of it citing a silly rule & also given false info on MULTIPLE occasions & made to retain my money there longer than required just to be told oops!" the customer wrote on the social media platform in April.

The bank responded to the complaint, saying the customer's case had been "escalated" and that a caseworker would reach out if any follow up was necessary. 

However, the customer remained unsatisfied with the response, asking if they needed more information. 

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The customer went on to say that while the promotion required the deposited funds to be transferred from an "external account," their money originated from a Chase bank account. 

However, the customer explained that their Chase account was already linked with a Capital One checking account. 

Because of this, the customer said they transferred the money from Chase to the Capital One checking account, then from the checking account to the new savings account. 

"But now it's not considered an 'external' account," the customer wrote. 

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In a separate post, the customer urged the bank to look further into the deposited funds and observe where they had been originally transferred from. 

"Could you please be more humane & understanding & see that I transferred money from Chase the same day?" 

Capital One again responded to the customer saying it looked into the incident and "have gotten the case where it needs to go." 

"Any news will come directly from our research team from here on out," the bank said. 

In the description of the promotion, Capital One defines externally sourced funds as "any funds that are deposited into your account from a source that is not affiliated with Capital One, such as another financial institution, Zelle, or Venmo." 

Capital One did not immediately respond to The U.S. Sun's request for comment.

The promotion expired on January 9.

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A LOVING husband was trapped in what some consider a predatory loan after being denied a standard mortgage.

The first stop when people need to borrow money is often a bank loan mortgage, but when low income combines with less-than-desirable credit, mortgages are no longer an option.

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Robert Ball, 63, and his wife Gloria were not afforded the mortgage option and went to a title lender for their loan, leading to a bill over three times the original loan[/caption]
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'I was desperate,' says retiree, 63, forced to seek title lender help as bank refused mortgage plea
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When Gloria fell ill, Robert felt he only had one choice, to seek out a loan from TitleMax, a title lender in his home state of Georgia[/caption]

Robert Ball, 63, and his wife Gloria were not afforded the mortgage option and went to a title lender for their loan.

Living in a quaint and cozy Savannah, Georgia home, the pair were looking forward to spending time with their family, notably their grandchildren, after retiring.

Plans change fast when health and finances are involved, just as they did for the Balls in 2019.

Gloria began experiencing a range of major health problems that came coupled with surging hospital and medical bills.

Living off of just Robert's pension, the bank refused the couple a mortgage, so Robert went to TitleMax.

TitleMax is just one of many title lenders, where a person can loan money against the title of their car; if they do not pay, they lose it.

ONE MONTH TURNS INTO TWO YEARS

To pay off some medical bills, Robert took out a $9,518 loan from the company in 2019, in exchange for a lien on his 2006 Honda Ridgeline truck.

"When I was coming up, there were not a lot of Black folks who owned their home. If you have that roof, that is a sacred thing," he explained of his choice to go to a title lender.

"I was facing the loss of my wife. No way I could handle losing our home as well."

According to his contract at the time, Robert had 30 days to pay back the loan plus any interest accrued.

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When he questioned the store manager about the payment timeline, Robert was told that as long as he paid $1,046 every month, he could keep his car.

But this answer was not a comprehensive one, as Robert would go on to pay over double the amount of his pervious loan before realizing the sneaky truth.

In 30 different states, the practice of title lending is outlawed or gutted in its practices by legislation.

This is because title lenders are notorious for implementing egregiously high-interest rates that, in order to keep up with, borrowers are nearly unable to pay off the principal on their loan.

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TitleMax's interests range from 119% to 179% annually and despite being on a one-month payback plan, loans often stay active for years, found Pro Publica.

One year before Robert took out his loan, paid a $9 million fine, only about 1% of the company's revenue that year, to the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for misleading customers about the full costs of its loans in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.

Despite this slap on the wrist, Robert's story aligns quite perfectly with the lack of transparency described in the company's 2016 charges.

For two years, Robert was stuck paying the $1,046 monthly charge, only to find out that he was only putting money to the interest on the loan, rather than the actual borrowed amount.

If he had not caught the pattern, Robert could have been left paying the interest for the rest of his life.

By the time he realized what was happening, the dotting husband had paid $25,000 of interest without one cent going to pay off his original loan amount.

"It was a terrible feeling. I mean, I worked my whole life, for 38 years. I thought we were going to enjoy our retirement together. Instead, we were facing this kind of catastrophe. It's a shameful situation for people like us — to be in debt," Ball recalled his feeling upon finding out.

'I WAS DESPERATE'

But at the time he did not feel like there was much of an option for him.

 "I was desperate" for quick cash, Ball told Pro Publica.

"They welcome folk like me."

Many label this "welcoming" as a predatory approach, claiming that the open arms with which title lenders, like TitleMax, greet low-income and vulnerable customers with is part of an exploitive business model.

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'I was desperate,' says retiree, 63, forced to seek title lender help as bank refused mortgage plea
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Liz Coyle, the executive director of Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy group against current title lending practices views companies like TitleMax as predatory[/caption]

"Privately there is not a legislator in Georgia who doesn't feel like it is a scourge on our state, but publicly there aren't many willing to take on" said Liz Coyle, the executive director of Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy group against current title lending practices.

"Their clout is too great, and political will is too weak."

Democratic State Senator Lester Jackson, a Black military veteran who represents Savannah, takes a different stance, claiming that Title Lenders may not be optimal but are commonly the only option.

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'I was desperate,' says retiree, 63, forced to seek title lender help as bank refused mortgage plea
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Democratic State Senator Lester Jackson believes that these lending type are necessary in areas where some people have no other options[/caption]

"Banking deserts are real," said Jackson.

"Sometimes, this is all that the community has."

At age 71, Robert declared bankruptcy as a result of growing debt, trying to relive himself of the TitleMax contract, but they kept coming.

They aimed to repossess his truck, which Robert took them to court on and lost.

Lorena Saedi, a bankruptcy lawyer and managing partner of Saedi Law Group in Atlanta explained that Robert's position is not unusual.

"There is no recourse. Title lenders operate a business that, while obviously immoral, is entirely legal in Georgia. It's a terrible place to be powerless, poor or just down on your luck," Saedi said.

Six months after he filed for bankruptcy, Gloria died.

Four years after the debt and court battle came to a woeful conclusion and he lost his wife, Robert says he has little left.

"I have no safety net. I only have Jesus," Ball said.

TMX, TitleMax's parent company, has yet to respond to request for comment by the U.S. Sun.

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COSTCO'S lenient return policy has resulted in some iffy exchanges, including customers who bring in dead plants for refunds.

Costco famously promises a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.

'Really?' blasts shopper after watching Costco customer return unwatered plant and fumes 'members are ridiculous'
'Really?' blasts shopper after watching Costco customer return unwatered plant and fumes 'members are ridiculous'
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'Really?' blasts shopper after watching Costco customer return unwatered plant and fumes 'members are ridiculous'
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Luckily for shoppers, this leaves much wiggle room for returning items that most places wouldn't accept.

One Costco member snapped a picture of a person returning a dead plant and shared it on Reddit.

It appeared to be a dead poinsettia with withered, droopy flowers that had long lost their vibrant color.

The shopper making the return even put the plant in a trash bag, likely knowing it would trashed after they were refunded.

"Really?" the caption of the photo read, which was posted around December.

"Members are ridiculous!" commented one person.

A few people actually gave the shopper some credit under the post.

"Look, at least it's still around the holidays," wrote one person.

"I've had people come back in January with all the poinsettias they bought and want a refund."

Another added, "Some people bring in live Christmas trees the first week in January. Yeah, it happens!"

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FLOWER POWER

Costco employees sometimes get fed up with members who take the policy too far.

Someone claiming to be an employee described what happened to a customer who routinely returned bouquets of flowers.

"We had a lady who would return the roses her husband bought her after a week because they didn't last as long as she expected," they wrote in a Reddit post.

"After six to seven times of this happening, the front-end manager made a comment to her that she didn't seem satisfied with our roses and maybe she'd want to consider a different florist."

"She ended up calling corporate."

The higher-ups disagreed with the manager and told staff at the start that they would continue to "take them back without condition."

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Customers supported the employee and their manager, calling the shopper a "cheapskate."

"At this point, it's straight-up theft," commented one person.

'"The lady was likely a cheapskate," remarked another.

"The difference between people who are frugal and just plain cheap is stark."

Other employees have warned customers who abuse the policy can have their membership revoked.

The employee said in a Reddit thread that customers who return "60% to 70% of all purchases" will be flagged, and if the behavior continues, they could be banned from the store.

Another Costco member shared a crazy return they witnessed as a man brought in an odd item he bought five years prior.

Shoppers "stopped dead in their tracks" when they saw a shopper returning the leftovers of a 30-person dinner party.

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'They tell a great story of a life well lived and played,' says antique pro about thrifted item worth from $25 to $500 | 2775D7T | 2024-04-29 17:08:01

You can score vintage sports memorabilia for a low price at just about any flea market.

A LOS Angeles-based antique pro has shared a valuable sports item she found thrifting and offered tips on why you should look for similar pieces.

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'They tell a great story of a life well lived and played,' says antique pro about thrifted item worth from $25 to $500
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A Los Angeles-based antique pro has shared the items you should never pass up when thrifting[/caption]
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Antique sports equipment is one of the top items on her list[/caption]

The vintage boxing gloves were sold for under $200, despite being worth much more.

"The leathers are cracked and worn from flexing," California designer, Tracy Metro, told AOL.

"The woods are chipped and gashed from hitting. And the strings are frayed and missing from years in storage.

"The patinas tell a great story of a life well lived and played."

Any type of vintage sports equipment will look good in your home. It doesn't have to be Jackie Robinson's baseball bat, said Metro.

Athletic artifacts look great when placed on an office bookshelf or living room built-in, she said.

Baseball bats, football helmets, and tennis racquets are just a few ideas of sports equipment you should shop for.

These items can typically be found at a low price and valued at anywhere from $25 to $500.

Flea markets can be a treasure trove for one of a kind treasures.

There are plenty of other items you shouldn't pass up when thrifting.

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VINTAGE TEA SETS

Tea sets are another great item to scout for, said Lorna Gross, an interior designer in Washington D.C.

"As a bona fide tea fanatic, I'm always drawn to a beautiful porcelain or ceramic tea set," said Gross.

An elegant bone china tea set will elevate any tabletop.

They can also be very valuable.

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'They tell a great story of a life well lived and played,' says antique pro about thrifted item worth from $25 to $500

For instance, a 12-piece Brown, Westhead, Moore set is worth $3,800.

STERLING SILVER

Sterling silver is another great item to look for when thrifting.

Sterling can be restored to shining beauty with a little polish," says designer Elisa Baran TrĂ©an of Elisa Baran, LLC

But if you're looking for highly-valuable sterling silver, there are specific brands you should look for, said Baran.

Buccellati, Whiting, Tiffany & Co., and Sciarrotta are all great brands that are a good investment.

You should also look for 925, 92.5, or SS etched on the item to confirm that the item is authentic sterling silver.

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The patinas tell a great story of a life well lived and played, Metro said[/caption]

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Thrift stores can be a treasure trove for valuable items[/caption]

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SOCIAL media has offered an outlet for millions to be able to share their complaints about corporations.

One Kroger shopper recently went to X, formerly Twitter, to vent his concerns about the store.

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Some Kroger shoppers have vented about long self-checkout lines[/caption]

User @keepsieupsies told the store he'd been waiting in lines every visit.

His tweet received a response from the company, though the user said he was "done."

THE TWEET

The user started his tweet by tagging the company.

"@kroger [I] love standing in long lines for self checkout every visit when there's about eight that aren't being used," he said.

But the lines at self-checkout were not his only concern.

He said that his location was using disruptive cleaning processes while he shopped.

The Tweet claimed he was "having to lift my cart over the huge chords [sic] for the industrial cleaners being used during open hours."

The lines and the cleaning disruption led him to a conclusion.

"Y'all don't [c]are about your customers," he said. 

"Over you," he added simply. "Done."

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The company replied to the tweet.

"Thanks for bringing this to our attention," Kroger said. "This is not what we want for our customers."

The company's tweet then asked the former customer to send them a direct message with more information.

It's not clear whether the complaining shopper ever reached out.

CUSTOMER CRIES

Shoppers nationwide have shared dismay at long self-checkout lines.

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Walmart has recently made a major checkout change that caused a stir.

It has begun limiting some self-checkout lanes to delivery drivers and shoppers who subscribe to Walmart+.

Walmart+ offers benefits to consumers — for a price.

Customers have said the policy creates backup.

Some Walmart shoppers have asked for a Target-style 10-items-or-fewer policy.

However, that change has also caused controversy.

One shopper called Target's policy "insane."

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