Cost-of-Living Crisis: Here's why you should cancel your free trials

Several companies around the world offer free trials if you sign up with your payment information. But, after the free trial has finished, you would have entered a subscription and will, therefore, be charged unless you unsubscribe before it ends.

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Free trials are usually used to attract customers, not provide a "free service" to those looking for long-term subscriptions.

Many financial experts recommend that, where possible, signing up for free trials is avoided and should only be done if absolutely necessary.