Jay-Jay Feeney thinks we’ve reached peak subscription
Columnist Jay-Jay Feeney discusses the financial burden of the modern 'subscription economy' for both individuals and small businesses. She argues that the shift from one-time purchases to recurring monthly fees for software and services has become unsustainable.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing consumer and business fatigue regarding the 'subscription-as-a-service' model that dominates the current digital economy.
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Do you have any idea how many digital subscriptions you're paying for? Because I don't. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that's the problem with subscriptions - they're so easy to start. One little click, a free trial, enter your credit card details and... then you forget about it.
Meanwhile, every month, $9.99, $14.99 and $22.99 sneak out of your bank account, and you blame the price of groceries for why you're broke.
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