Why Subscriptions Make Everything More Expensive

services exist for nearly everything consumers buy. Many, like or , start out affordable, but the cost adds up over time. And while signing up is effortless, cancelling can be difficult.

Companies such as and have even been accused by the Federal Trade Commission of using dark patterns to trap consumers in subscriptions.

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