The Subscription Purge of 2026

Snapshot:

SERVICE DO I USE THIS 3 TIMES WEEKLY IS THERE A SINGLE PAY OPTION COST OF SUBSCRIPTION MONTHLY, USD. MY VERDICT
Amzn Prime y y $ 15 KEEP
Walmart Plus n y $ 13 AXE
Xbox Ultimate n n $ 30 AXE
creativebug n n $ 5 AXE
sidedeal.com n y $ 6 AXE
Google Play y y $ 5 KEEP
Youtube Premium Lite y n $ 8 KEEP
Paramount plus n ? $ 9 AXE

So, I sat down to write tonight and considering the metaphorical drain on my bank statement. Specifically, that is my subscriptions.
Let’s be honest: it’s time for a sledghammer. I’ve realized I’m paying for a lifestyle I’m just not living right now. Most of these started with that classic "first month free!" trap—I had every intention of canceling before the bill hit, but life happened, and now they’re just piling up like digital dust bunnies. It’s basically like I’m throwing $20 bills out the window every time I get a "Your invoice is ready" email.
The Breakdown:

  • The Emotional Attachments: I’m feeling weirdly nostalgic about Creativebug and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. I love the idea of being a crafty gamer, but the reality? They aren’t exactly "must-haves" lately.
  • The Curiosity Kills (My Wallet): Then there are the ones I joined just because I was bored or curious. Keeping those running isn't "curiosity" anymore—it’s just pure, unadulterated laziness on my part. The Bottom Line: By finally cutting the cord on the services I don’t actually use, I’m looking at an extra $60 a month in my pocket. That’s a lot of coffee (or, you know, actual savings).

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