Consumer Advocacy

Subscriptions That Start Free and End Expensive: How to Stop the Bleed

That 'free' trial you signed up for last month might already be draining your bank account. We break down the sneakiest tactics subscription services use to keep you paying — and show you exactly how to fight back before the next billing cycle hits.

Aug 30, 2026

We Tracked Prices Across 100+ Sales Events — Here's Which '70% Off' Claims Are Real

That '70% off' tag is exciting — but is it honest? After analyzing price history data across more than 100 promotional sales events at major US retailers, we found a wide gap between what stores claim and what shoppers actually save. Here's how to protect yourself.

Aug 10, 2026