Combatting Streaming Subscription Inflation

“Top 10” lists. “Because you watched…” recommendations. That’s called engagement inflation — keeping

you paying by making you feel like you might miss out. Canceling isn’t easy either.

Buttons are buried. Confirmation screens pop up. Free months are offered.

Then there are small price hikes — $1 here, $2 there — often hidden in emails

you never read. Those free trials? They automatically renew at full price. All of this quietly

adds up. Before you know it, you’re paying more than ever for shows

you don’t even watch. PART 4 — How to Beat Streaming Inflation So what can you do?

1. Check what you’re paying for. Once every few months, list your subscriptions.