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It’s 1995.
You close your curtains, unplug your phone, and voilà—privacy achieved.
Fast-forward to 2025, and even your toaster may be livestreaming your breakfast habits 😆 Jk?
Privacy has become a luxury item, tucked between cloud fees and doorbell cameras, and wouldn’t you know—all major credit cards are accepted…
4 Real Financial Facts About Privacy:
(1) “Free” tech? Only if you pay with data.
Social networks, email services, apps… All those zero-dollar price tags mean you’re actually trading your personal info for access.
The real privacy cost? Steeper than you might think. 📈
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(2) Security cameras come with a monthly tab.
Home security goes way beyond the “Beware of Dog” sign—think installation bills, storage fees, and recurring costs just to keep your porch moments between you and your package guy.
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(4) Big Data’s cash register rings every time you say, “No thanks.”
Want to dodge those targeted ads and data farming schemes?
Premium privacy tools and subscriptions rack up fast—one study puts the annual price of “total privacy” in the thousands.
And the thing is—there’s no monthly “privacy bill” (yet), but our subscriptions, upgrades, and fees add up, one sneaky charge at a time.
Hang with us for tips to keep your secrets safe, your money smarter, and your smart toaster blissfully unplugged.
–Money Moves Team
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