Canceling Subscriptions Gave Me Back Control (And Cash!)

We all love a little convenience. Tap to stream, swipe to store, click to upgrade—modern life is built on subscriptions. But one day, I checked my credit card statement and realized something pretty wild: I had 22 recurring subscriptions. Twenty-two. From streaming platforms and cloud storage to meditation apps I hadn’t opened in six months, I was paying a digital tax I didn’t even notice.