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Canceling Paid Memberships and Subscriptions

Paid Memberships and Subscription Overview

It's easy to overlook ongoing memberships and subscriptions. Here’s a breakdown of mine:

Groceries - $115

  • Costco: $65/yr
  • Sam's Club: $50/yr

Streaming - $144

  • Amazon Prime: $139/yr (Cancelled 2023)
  • Netflix: $144/yr
  • Disney+: $120/yr (Cancelled 2024)

Utility/Maintenance - $610

  • Blink Camera: $60/yr
  • Anti-Virus: $70/yr
  • Car Wash: $480/yr
  • Apple 50GB Cloud: $12/yr
Education - $120
  • Duolingo: $120 (Cancelled 2025)

Events - $320

  • Gym: $320/yr
  • Museum: $165/yr (Cancelled 2023)
  • Garden: $110/yr (Cancelled 2024)

Total Membership Cost per Year: $1,189

Updates

  • 2023 - Cancelled Amazon Prime: I decided to quit Amazon Prime as I mainly used it for free shipping, which I can achieve by bundling orders.

  • 2023 - Keeping Costco & Sam's Club: Although I shop infrequently, I find the membership worthwhile for the cheaper gas.

  • 2023 - Keeping Car Wash Membership: The unlimited car washes for $240/yr save me time and keep my car clean, making this expense justifiable.

  • 2023 - Evaluating Cuts: I'm considering cancelling the Gym and Museum memberships to save an additional $525, which would bring my annual recurring memberships down to $450.

  • 2024 - Cancelled Disney+: After enjoying series like Mandalorian and Bad Batch, I found little else worth streaming, so I cancelled and will rely solely on Netflix.  I also added the $1/month Apple Cloud Storage for 50GB as I'm no longer able to maintain a backup of my iPhone below 5GB; which honestly is weird as I don't sync much data.

  • 2025 - Cost Increases + Resumed Gym: I resumed Gym for $320 a year.  Costco went up $5, Car Wash, Netflix and Security Camera also increased from $728 --> $1,189; a +$461 increase.  I'll cancel the gym in 2026.  I also cancelled my Duolingo Super as I don't use it as much as I used to.








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