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• Loud budgeting makes it cool to be cheap

• TikTok’s battle with Universal Music

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💰 Millennials, Rejoice! It's Cool to Be Cheap Now (With "Loud Budgeting") 💰

Forget keeping your frugality hidden – "loud budgeting" is the latest trend, making it socially acceptable to talk openly about your budget and prioritize saving over splurging. Here's the scoop:

• Say "no" without shame: Ditch the FOMO and guilt associated with declining social outings that don't fit your budget. Be upfront about your financial goals and priorities.

• Embrace cost-saving creativity: From solar cooking to repurposing materials, get inspired by ingenious strategies to save money.

• It's not just about you: This movement tackles real financial struggles millennials face, like rising debt and stagnant wages.

• Financial freedom starts with honesty: Discussing your budget with friends and family can ease peer pressure and encourage responsible spending habits.

Why This Matters:

Millennials face unique financial challenges in the current climate. "Loud budgeting" empowers you to take control of your finances, prioritize your goals, and shed the stigma of frugality. It's a movement towards financial freedom and a healthier relationship with money. So, go ahead and be vocal about your budget – it's cool to be smart with your money!


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🎤 TikTok vs. Universal Music: Battle over Music Royalties Silences Big Stars

The music world is buzzing with a major dispute: TikTok, the popular video app, removed music by Universal Music Group (UMG) artists after negotiations over licensing rights broke down. Here's the lowdown:

What happened?

• TikTok's licensing deal with UMG expired, leading to music by artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish being pulled from the platform.

• UMG claims TikTok offered unfair compensation for artists and songwriters, lacked sufficient safety measures, and promoted AI music creation potentially harming real artists.

• TikTok denies these claims, stating they have fair deals with other labels and accusing UMG of greed.

Impact:

• Fans can't use UMG music in new videos, and existing videos with those songs are muted.

• Independent artists might see a temporary boost while this is resolved.

• This highlights the growing influence of TikTok on music popularity and the challenges of artist compensation in the digital age.

What's next?

• Industry experts believe a resolution is likely soon, as neither side benefits from a prolonged standoff.

• Independent artists have an opportunity to gain traction while UMG music is absent.

• The dispute raises questions about artist rights, platform responsibility, and the future of music distribution in the digital world.

Why This Matters:

This clash impacts not just music fans but also the entire music industry. It's a reminder of the evolving power dynamics between platforms, artists, and labels. The outcome could set precedents for future deals and influence how music gets discovered and consumed online. So, stay tuned, as this battle is far from over!

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