The Daily Money: Rent going ⬆️

In today's Daily Money newsletter, we have insights on rising rents, Social Security, smartphone battery life and Costco shopping. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Monday, August 30 Good morning, it's Nathan hoping you and your loved ones are safe from Hurricane Ida. My colleagues at USA TODAY have detailed coverage of the storm here. 💰 The Daily Money is USA TODAY's Monday-through-Friday-morning roundup of all things personal finance, business and tech. If this email was forwarded to you or if you found it online, you can subscribe for free here! On to our ...  💡 INSIGHT OF THE DAY: The pandemic temporarily caused many Americans to move in with loved ones or friends, trying to save on housing costs. But now many are looking to get their own place, and that's one factor driving up rents. The national median rent is up 11.4% from a year ago to $1,244. ⌚ WHAT TO WATCH FOR: I'm working on a story as we speak about how Hurricane Ida will affect gas prices. Look for that soon at USATODAY.com/Money. Let's just say they're going ⬆️. 📰 And here are more stories you won't want to miss: 1. Sometimes, being on your own in retirement can work to your advantage. Claiming Social Security is easier when you're single. 2. Can you get a replacement gift card if you lose one? Don't count on it. 3. Need to keep your smartphone alive? Here are tips on how to preserve your battery life. 4. Look for the "death star" at Costco: Shopping expert Kelly Tyko has tips on how to save at the wholesale club. 5. Yuck: Someone packed raw chicken into their suitcase on the airplane, TSA says. They're calling it ... wait for it ... a personal fowl. --@NathanBomey Think you're paying a lot in rent? You could be paying even more soon Rent prices have soared in 2021. The national median rent jumped by 11.4% and rents may go even higher as markets rebound from COVID-19. Can lost gift cards be replaced? When Waffle Houses close, it's a sign of impending disaster Looking for a new job? Ask yourself these 6 questions Here's how to save the most money at Costco How to find and keep – or lose – your best employees Why claiming Social Security is easier when you're single Chicago accuses DoorDash, Grubhub of harming customers and restaurants Powell: Fed on track to taper bond purchases this year Does your home insurance protect you from extreme weather?   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102