| |  | | July 16, 2025 | | | | | | | | The Secret to Negotiating a Lease Renewal in Summer | | | By Julia Carpenter
Almost a third of leases start in June, July, or August, making it the peak season for both renewals and rent increases. If your landlord is jacking up your rent, you may have more choices than you realize. Even a simple request to trade your 12-month lease for an 18-month one can save you money down the road. Here's how. | | | | | | | | | | When Money Is Tight, Should You Still Treat Yourself? | | | By Samantha Leal
Between inflation, tariffs and a tougher job market, many Americans are in frugal mode. In fact, 52% are eating out less, 48% are spending less on clothing, and 39% are cutting back on travel, according to a Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll taken in May.
But is treating yourself out of the question when you're trying to keep to a budget? What about if you're on a "No Buy" kick where you've pledged to stop eating out or shopping altogether? Should you ever treat yourself?
Yes, actually. While you don't want to use needing a treat as an excuse to lose your determination, giving yourself a reward every now and then can actually boost your resolve and improve your chances of reaching your financial goals. It's all about knowing when and how to do it. | | | | | | | | | | | Informed investment decisions start with informed insights. Here's what's making headlines:
🍿 Netflix (NFLX), which reports second-quarter earnings tomorrow, faces its toughest competition from YouTube. They are the two biggest streaming competitors in the U.S. by TV viewing time, with YouTube accounting for 12.5% of all viewing time in May, and Netflix, 7.5%. (The New York Times)
☕ Corporate's gonna need more cold brew: Starbucks (SBUX) ordered employees back to the office four days a week starting in October, and offered a payout for those who'd rather leave. (CNBC)
🌭 Another Big Food spinoff? Kraft Heinz (KHC) is planning to break off a large part of its business, much like Kellogg did in 2023 with its cereal and snack brands, according to people familiar with the matter. (The Wall Street Journal) | | | | | | | | "Money doesn't reward silence… Keeping it taboo is only going to hold you back and keep you poor."
— Sarah Wilson, who has nearly 100,000 followers on her YouTube channel, Budget Girl
| | Influencers like Wilson are making it feel normal to talk about saving, spending, and investing habits, helping to remove the stigma around talking openly about money. And it's a good thing, too, since brushing money under the rug can lead to financial issues and shame. Here's more on what Americans stand to gain as money starts to lose its taboo status. | | | | | |  | | The recent decline in the dollar — the worst for any first half of a year in more than half a century — has left U.S. travelers with less buying power abroad. (The Wall Street Journal via MSN) | | | | | | | | | | | Intel, insights, and inspo for your money. | | On the Money cuts through the noise of day‑to‑day financial news to bring you a more thoughtful point of view on what's important in this moment — and how it impacts your bottom line. We value your trust above all. | | | | | | | | | | Did you find today's newsletter valuable? | | | | |
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