You're Throwing $200 Down the Drain in Unused Subscriptions, CNET Survey Finds

Cole Kan/CNET The current economic uncertainty may have you looking at your budget more closely to find ways to cut back. With tariffs likely to increase prices on many popular products and some experts telling us to brace for a recession -- or worse, stagflation -- it's a good time to review your budget. Our suggestion? Start by reviewing your subscriptions. CNET's second annual subscription survey found that the average US adult spends $1,080 per year on subscriptions, just $12 less than they did last year. Now, more than half (61%) of subscribers are rethinking their paid subscriptions because of economic concerns and 26% have already canceled at least one. Here's what CNET's latest survey found and how you can cut back on your subscription costs without sacrificing your favorite TV show or meal kit delivery service. Key takeaways Four out of five US adults (80%) have paid for one or more subscriptions in the past year. That's down 1% from last year. US adults (80%) have paid f ... Read full article.