06.17.23

Cancel free trials as soon as you sign up for them to avoid getting charged

Free trials for anything can be a great way to try out something new, whether it’s a radio service or a subscription-based online game. Many of these deals require you to enter your credit card information. However, it’s very easy to forget to cancel free trials before they expire, leading to an unwanted renewal that might last until you catch it on a credit card statement. An easy way to avoid this is to cancel the free trial as soon as you sign up for it; you can always sign up again later. Just be aware that some free trials will end as soon as you cancel them, so don’t accidentally end a free trial prematurely. Instead, set a reminder on your calendar when a free trial is about to end.