This Subscription Poll Will Reveal If Your Subscription Habits Are Normal Or Not

Because *everything* is a subscription now.

I recently read a great piece on Vox about how subscriptions have taken over our lives, and honestly, same. From music and games to software like Photoshop (not to mention how many streaming services there are these days), more and more businesses are asking us to sign up for subscriptions rather than make one time purchases.

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For example, here's a quick list of things that I'm currently subscribed to:

• Four different streaming services (Netflix, Hulu bundle with HBO Max, and the Criterion Channel for when I'm feeling fancy)

• Spotify

• Nintendo Switch Online

• The Chani app for astrology

• Skillshare

• Headspace

• Several musicians' Patreons

Aaaand honestly, I'm probably missing a couple. Even though I try to be organized with my budget, subscriptions have a way of flying under the radar. Some hit my credit card every month and show up in the subscriptions tab on my budgeting app, but since I pay others through Apple or PayPal, they tend to get lost in the shuffle. And though it often feels like no big deal to drop $5 to $10 a month on something, having a bunch of subscriptions can add up really fast.

Thinking about my own subscription habits got me wondering about how many subscriptions you have, how much you're actually using them, and what you think about them. So let's get to the poll:

Is there anything else you want to say about subscriptions? Share your take in the comments.

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