How to cut subscription costs
- Check your bank and card statements for the last 3 months β look for small recurring charges.
- Cancel anything you have not used in 30 days.
- Rotate streaming services: keep one at a time and switch monthly.
- Switch to annual billing only for services you use all year β often cheaper.
- Check for student, family or bundle plans.
Did you know? In the US, the FTCβs βclick-to-cancelβ style rules and many state laws aim to make cancelling as easy as signing up. Check the serviceβs account settings first.
Subscription Cost Calculator FAQs
Why does it show what the money could grow to?
To show the opportunity cost: money invested at a 7% average annual return grows over time. Returns are not guaranteed.
Are the default prices accurate?
No β they are examples only. Prices change often; type the amount on your own bill.
Is my information saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.