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The Cons
morning, so you buy a cup from the local coffee shop. But if you were to track this cost for one month, you may find that a coffee subscription box is more affordable! 2. Consider your lifestyle: Before signing up for a subscription, ask yourself if this service would add value to your life. For instance, if you’re someone who eats out often, you could save money from meal delivery services. If you prefer to cook, you will spend more on meals with a subscription service. Additionally, if you’re a movie or TV buff who watches originals on streaming platforms, the added cost compared to cable may be useful to you. Remember that what works for some may not work for others. 3. Be quick to pause: Don’t hesitate to pause or temporarily cancel your services. Set monthly or quarterly reminders to cancel, place a hold on, or examine if the services are still necessary.
It may be convenient to have your meals shipped right to your door, but that doesn’t make it more affordable. In the case of meal-based services like HelloFresh or Blue Apron, you will spend more money per meal than you would going grocery shopping and preparing your meals at home. Furthermore, the luxury of convenience is what costs more money. For instance, if you subscribe to multiple streaming services — where prices can be anywhere from $8–$15 per month — are you really saving more money than cable? You can likely find an affordable cable plan that allows you to watch hundreds of channels and pay for cheaper internet coverage as part of a bundle, too.
What Should You Do?
The Verdict
Don’t cancel your subscriptions (yet)! Where you can find added value in these products is by subscribing wisely. Here’s how.
Subscription services can add a lot of value to your life, but these products can also be wasteful. I suggest taking your time making a decision before signing up for a subscription service and continually ask yourself if the investment is worth the expense.
1. Do the math : If you’re toying with the idea of a subscription, do some tracking. Let’s say you want fresh, quality coffee every
3 PRANKS THAT SEVERELY BACKFIRED April Fools’ Day Gone Wrong
April 1, aka April Fools’ Day, is when people love to pull pranks on one another. But if they’re not careful, pranks can end with a court case or jail time. Let’s take a look at a few April Fools’ pranks that have brutally backfired.
the contest, and when she went to pick up her brand-new car, the DJ came out with a remote control toy car. They then went on air and laughed about how they fooled everyone. Castillo hired an attorney and sued the radio station for $60,000 — the cost of a new Hummer.
Navistar Plant Shutdown In April 2021, Pamela Sisco texted her sister about an active shooter at Navistar Plant in Clark County. Her sister was frightened, and she called the authorities to let them know about the situation. The plant shut down after hearing about the incident because they thought it was a real threat. When officers were at the scene, they charged Sisco with inducing panic and disrupting public services. This is a fifth-degree felony in Ohio, and she was sentenced to a year in prison.
Practical Joke at Work Creates a Law Glenn Howlett was a services manager at London City Hall in London, Ontario, Canada. In 2004, he decided to take a
vacation to relax and not think about work. His colleagues decided to tell him that a major project he was working on was due earlier than Howlett expected. So, he made his vacation short and decided to return to work to finish his project. He became so stressed out that he began having heart palpitations and collapsed. Afterward, he sued his now former employer for damages. As a result, the city passed a law prohibiting practical jokes within workplaces.
Radio Contest Gone Wrong KBDS (103.9 FM) is a radio station in California that held a contest in 2005. They told their listeners they could win a new Hummer if they tracked the number of miles of two Hummers as they drove around town. Shannan Castillo won
As you plan your pranks for April Fools’ Day, remember not to go too far with your jokes. Make them lighthearted and fun so everyone can laugh about them in the future.
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