In 2025, financial news exploded with viral moments that captivated Americans, and the world! From Netflix's bold expansion, to debates over Big Tech's massive AI spending boom, and event the unstoppable rise of finfluencers redefining money advice on social media. These stories reveal how entertainment, technology, and digital influencers were reshaping our economy throughout 2025. Check out the last FinCap Friday of the year below:

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About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!