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If a subscription doesn’t save you time and money, it’s a tax on autopilot.

Prime used to be a no-brainer; now the math changed (ads on Prime Video unless you pay extra, shifting perks, rising costs).

For busy families, that’s your sign to recheck the value—keep it on purpose or cut it.

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Subscription fatigue is real—1 in 3 Americans are canceling subscriptions to save money.

Perks change, prices creep, and Prime Video now charges extra for ad-free.

If your recent orders are light or you’re hitting the “free shipping” threshold anyway, Prime may be a habit—not a savings.

This is a good moment to recheck: keep it if it clearly saves you money; cut it if it doesn’t.

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Do a 4-minute audit tonight: open your Amazon orders from the last 60 days.

If you used Prime fewer than 2–3 times or most purchases were under the free-shipping threshold, turn off auto-renew and set a 30-day reminder.

If you don’t miss it, keep the cancellation—and redirect that monthly spend to one of three goals: extra debt payment, emergency-fund cushion, or next month’s groceries.

–Money Moves

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