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SALT LAKE CITY — Most of us know what our rent, mortgage or car payment is, but what about streaming services, apps, memberships and storage fees? One 2025 survey found that U.S. adults spend an average of $91 per month on subscriptions, and nearly half said they had signed up for a free trial and forgotten to cancel it. Those small automatic payments can become silent budget leaks.
Amanda Christensen with Utah State University Extension shared how to find those leaks and redirect that money toward things we actually care about.
Charges to Look For
Streaming and entertainment: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Audible, Spotify, YouTube Premium
Shopping and delivery: Amazon Prime, Walmart+, Instacart, DoorDash, meal kits
Apps and digital tools: photo editing, kids' apps, games, cloud storage
Health and fitness: gym memberships, workout apps, meditation apps
Annual renewals: memberships or software that only hit once a year
Keep
Cancel
Rotate
Renegotiate
Find more money advice from Amanda Christensen on Instagram, @utahmoneymatters.







