You may be so used to seeing recurring charges on your monthly statements that they don’t register as the unnecessary expenses they may be. Do you use those services enough to warrant paying for them? Eliminating those fees can result in sizable savings over time.
GET STARTED
Look at your credit card and bank statements and what you’re spending on things you no longer use. Question anything you don’t recognize. If you don’t see how to unsubscribe on the company’s site, search the web, call customer service, or check with your credit card company’s customer service.
GOING FORWARD
Turn off the auto-renewal option when you subscribe. If you opt out, the company has to contact you before charging your credit card. Read the fine print on special offers. For example, opt out before a lower promotional fee ends.