506 – Are Subscriptions and Delivery Apps Driving you into Debt?

In this episode, Doug and Ted discuss the subtle ways debt accumulates over time, highlighting the unnoticed expenses that may lead you into debt. Have you ever calculated how much you spend monthly on subscriptions? Consider services like Amazon, Netflix, Disney, meal kits such as HelloFresh or Factor, pet and beauty subscriptions, car subscriptions, book clubs, and newspapers. These examples highlight how your money can slip away without you realizing it and potentially lead you toward bankruptcy. Tune in for practical advice on what to do to reduce these expenses, so you don’t find yourself in debt.   Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Set it and forget it method 04:03 Subscriptions 13:01 Why would a business want you to be on a subscription service? 16:49 Practical advice   Related Links: The Marketing of Consumer Debt. Avoid The Traps - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/the-marketing-of-consumer-debt-avoid-the-traps/ 52 Tips to Avoid Debt -  https://www.hoyes.com/blog/52-tips-avoid-debt/ 5 Debt Lessons Every Student Should Know - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/5-debt-lessons-every-student-should-know/ How To Minimize Debt as a Millennial - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/how-to-minimize-debt-as-a-millennial/ How to Minimize Debt as Your Family Grows - https://www.hoyes.com/blog/how-to-minimize-debt-as-your-family-grows/ How to Minimize Debt Before and After Retirement – https://www.hoyes.com/blog/how-to-minimize-debt-before-and-after-retirement/