Take control of your subscriptions before they cost you another month.
Take Control of Your Subscriptions – Tool-of-the-Week: How many of us have signed up for a subscription that we can’t seem to be able to cancel? I’m guessing a few readers are nodding their heads up and down then this is for you.
by Kevin James Culp
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Truth, some possibly have more than one that they need to or want to cancel but can’t. Read on to learn how to cancel any subscription that you might be entered into that you either no longer need, want or are being charged for without noticing. Answer: Truebill.
I read a great piece a few days back that I wanted to quote from by Grant Sabatier who highlighted ways to save money by using a great app that has helped many save much. Great piece that I linked here as he went into extensive detail about the additional services that Truebill offers. I feel it is a great read but thee focus of the post was to focus solely on the subscription cancelation feature the I personally love. Grant states, that “there are plenty of shady companies out there that rely on automated bill payments to siphon your cash. It could be months before you ever notice it on your credit card statements. The worst part is that many of these companies make canceling your subscription nearly impossible. That’s where Truebill comes in.”
IS TRUEBILL LEGIT? – Take Control of Your Subscriptions
“If you are diligent about looking over your banking account, which most of us aren’t, then you probably don’t need to use Truebill.
If you could use some help finding wiggle room in your budget, Truebill can help you review and manage your finances.
Even if you are a responsible spender, you can still benefit from Truebill’s additional features. Its ability to negotiate lower rates and credit you for downtimes in service make it a useful tool for nearly everybody. It charges you a substantial service fee for the effort, but it saves you from having to go through the trouble of calling companies yourself.
For starters, try out Truebill’s free version. If you like it, you can always upgrade. Either way, it’s worth testing out for yourself, says Sabatier.”
Sources and further reading
- Manage your business (U.S. Small Business Administration): SBA guidance on finances, hiring, taxes, marketing, and cybersecurity.
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How to take control of your subscriptions
Start by listing every recurring charge. Review your bank and card statements for the last few months, and note anything you do not recognize or no longer use. To take control of your subscriptions, contact each provider, request the cancellation in writing or through its account page, and keep the confirmation.
An app can speed up the search, but read its terms first. Check what it charges, what account access it requests, and how it handles your data before you connect anything. If a charge is unauthorized or continues after you cancel, contact your card issuer to dispute it.
Protecting your accounts
Set a calendar reminder to review your subscriptions every few months, and use a separate card or alerts for trials so they do not renew unnoticed. A short regular review keeps small charges from adding up.
More on how to take control of your subscriptions
- Business Opportunity Guides: Every SmartBizOpps Article in One Place
- Business Opportunity Marketplace: The Earn From Anywhere Guide
Sources and background: World Trade Organization.
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