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The Subscriptions I Pay For… And Whether I’d Buy Them Again 👀

✨ Disney+ & Hulu Bundle - $19.63/month

⭐ Worth the Dough?: YES

This one is a non-negotiable for our family. My daughter has her Disney must haves, and every show I binge-watch ends up being on Hulu, so this bundle just makes sense for us 😌

The only thing that confuses me is the pricing. I signed up during a promo (I’m guessing? That’s the only thing that makes some sense) that said something like $17/month for 6 months, then $19/month, but I've been charged $19.63 the whole time 🤷‍♀️ I even tried switching to the cheaper plan, but I could only find the option to cancel, not downgrade. At this point, I’m not sure if I’m being gaslit by my pregnancy brain or Walt Disney himself 🤦‍♀️

🎮 Microsoft/Xbox Game Pass Core - $22.99/month

⭐ Worth the Dough?: YES

Dad is quite literally the only person in the household that utilizes this subscription. It's something he uses regularly, consistently, going on 20 some odd years. So I don't mind budgeting for it each month 🎧

🛒 Sam's Club Membership – $15 for the first year ($60/year after)

⭐ Worth the Dough?: Still deciding... 🤨

I signed up because the first year was only $15, which felt like a great deal.

I've only made one shopping trip so far, and I'm a little torn. Buying in bulk can absolutely save money over time, but when you're on a tight budget, spending $100 on 9-10 items in one trip can be hard to justify.

I do like having access to the café, and I originally thought I'd save quite a bit on gas—but lately the prices haven't really been much lower than other stations nearby.

Overall, I'm not sure renewing at $60/year will make sense for our family unless we start using it a lot more. It’s not bad for the $15 starting promo though so I will give them that.

💬 What subscriptions do you actually think are worth paying for? Are there any you've canceled because they just weren't worth the cost anymore?

#budget #subscriptions #moneyhabits #budgetplanner #emergingcreator

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