6. Unused Memberships & Services
It’s not just subscriptions—think gym memberships you rarely use, wholesale clubs you never visit, or “premium” credit cards with annual fees that don’t pay off.
If you’re paying for access but not using it, that’s a paycheck leak.
Fix it:
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Cancel memberships you haven’t used in the past 3 months.
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Downgrade premium cards to no-fee versions unless you’re earning rewards that exceed the annual cost.
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For gyms, see if your workplace offers discounts or try pay-per-class fitness options instead.
💡 Pro tip: If canceling feels hard, do the math: “Am I getting $50 worth of value each month?” If not, cut it.
