Three ways technology is costing you money

AS technology rapidly evolves, spending tends to follow. 

We typically use technology in nearly every part of our lives: television, apps, games, and banking. 

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Because it’s become so ingratiated, cutting costs can seem impossible.

However, there are some ways to cheat the system and save some cash.

Here are three ways you can save on technology.

1. Cancel your free trial

Free trials can be a great way to see what other streaming services or platforms have to offer.

Just remember to cancel after the first week.

Here’s a quick tip: if you realize it’s not worth your time within the first few days, cancel immediately.

Even if you really want to go back and check out a show or game, most services will honor the free week.

Another tip is to set a reminder the day before your trial is over. 

That’s a sure way to make sure you aren’t charged the fee if you don’t enjoy the product.

2. Cancel the apps

Another recurring charge that tends to cost people more money than they think – apps.

Some apps like meditation, diet, or even budgeting apps, charge you a small fee each month.

Those monthly charges can add up.  

If you have 5 apps that each cost roughly $3, that’s an extra $15 a month.

But, it comes out to an extra $180 a year.

That may seem low, but if you’re really pinching pennies, canceling the apps you rarely use can be beneficial. 

3. Check your cellphone bill

A simple bill check might save you tons.

Many times, users may find that they are paying for extra data that goes unused. 

Sometimes your bill will even have things like extra hotspot gigabytes that you don’t need or use.

By switching your plan, you can shed dollars from your bill.

Other ways to save on tech

Old does not equate to worthless. 

Dust off your old phones, tablets, computers, and other devices and see how much you can get for them.

You may be surprised by how much people or places will pay for your used gear.

Additionally, just because it’s older, doesn’t mean you need an upgrade. 

Even though it can be hard to pass up the latest and greatest gadgets, using yours until the last minute will keep you humble and a little richer.

This money saving expert saved $5,000 in a year using TikTok’s envelope challenge.

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