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💵 Today’s Top Stories
It can be so frustrating when your Wi-Fi signal fades in and out. Follow these tips to strengthen your Wi-Fi connection. Read more.
Rent prices have stalled compared to homes. Here’s how that affects the math formula Clark uses to determine whether it’s a good idea to buy and operate a rental property – and why he’s exiting. Read more.
Looking for the cheapest price, the best value or the top unlimited data plan? We researched more than 200 unlimited phone plans to determine the best one in all the big categories. Read more.
Balance transfers can at least temporarily lower the interest rate you’re paying on the money you owe. But it can backfire and make your finances worse if you do it wrong. Read more.
💵 Calculator of the Week: Car Cost Calculator
What's the "true cost" of car ownership? Use this car cost calculator to see the cost beyond the loan payment by factoring other often-overlooked expenses.
🎬 How Are Ads Working for Netflix?
More than three years ago, Netflix raised eyebrows throughout the streaming space when it introduced cheaper, ad-supported tiers.
The company revealed it made $1.5 billion in advertising revenue in 2025. Sounds like a big number – and it’s up more than double from 2024. But it’s still just 3.3% of the company’s revenue ($45.2 billion).
“Assuming the streamer had an average subscriber count of about 312.5 million throughout the year, the ~$1.5 billion works out to about $0.40 a month for every one of its global subscribers,” Sherwood said.
About 40% of Netflix’s user base subscribed to an ad-supported plan. So the amount of “ad revenue per user” is closer to $1 per month, accounting only for those paying for plans with ads.
Of course, that’s counting only money Netflix is getting paid directly from advertisers – not money that customers are paying to subscribe to the cheaper ad-supported tier.
Netflix currently offers three main price tiers in the United States: Premium (ad-free and 4K quality) for $24.99 per month, Standard (ad-free) for $17.99 per month and Standard with Ads for $7.99 per month.
📊 Stat of the Day
📺 -11%: Year-over-year change in the number of original streaming shows in 2025 (down to 584). HBO Max (-71%), Disney+ (-42%), Peacock (-35%) and Paramount+ (-35%) have led the push toward fewer original series premieres since 2022.
💰 Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals
🎙 Podcast
The landscape of retail is shifting rapidly, and if you aren’t paying attention to the fine print, your next return could cost you. Many major retailers have moved away from the "free-for-all" return era, implementing strict deadlines and fees as high as $45 to process mailed items. In contrast, Costco continues to lead with customer-friendly policies, including a little-known "price drop" perk. Also, there is a massive and life-changing update for the disability community. The ABLE (529A) program has undergone a significant expansion. Clark breaks down everything you need to know to take advantage of these changes and protect your wallet.
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