Sure, it’ll help you lose weight, but Ozempic has side effects people aren’t talking about. It may even cancel out birth control.
Sick of overpaying on Adobe? This free program works just as well
Adobe Illustrator is one of the best photo editing and graphic design programs money can buy. Depending on your plan, you may have to spend $20.99/mo on Illustrator. Luckily, we found the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator in Inkscape.
You can use Inkscape to edit pictures, convert photos into vector images and even create your own artwork for NFTs. Tap or click here for everything you need to know about NFTs.
It’s an open-source graphics software that comes with a ton of drawing tools. Plus, its interface is even more accessible than Illustrator. Here’s all you need to know about this free program that works like Adobe Illustrator.
Kim’s a big fan of Inkscape
If you’re paying for Adobe Illustrator, you can cancel your subscription. You can get pretty much the same tools for free with Inkscape. Illustrator is the gold standard, but we recommend making the switch if you want more dollars in your pocket.
It’s been around for a long time, so there are tons of YouTube tutorials on how to use it. Here’s a quick one.
You can create logos, infographics, posters and flyers. It’s mainly used by people who want to create artwork, but photographers, marketers and graphic designers will also find it helpful.
If you aren’t focused on illustration and are more into photo editing, you might want to check out GIMP or Pixlr. They’re both great for serious photo editing. Tap or click here for our guide on powerful, free, easy-to-use photo editing software.
When researching the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape is one of many programs. Here’s a quick comparison of Inkscape vs. Canva, another popular editing program that’s 100% free.
How Inkscape stacks up against other free design programs
This app acts as a burner credit card to help you cancel free trials
“Click here for a free trial!” Who hasn’t seen these words pop up on their screen? Everyone has signed up for a free trial before, and we all know we need to provide our credit card information so if we like the service, we can just let the free trial lapse and we’ll automatically subscribe.
Charges you forgot about: Amazon Subscribe & Save is handy when it’s stuff you want and annoying when it’s stuff you just forgot to cancel. From Your Account, select Memberships & Subscriptions or Subscribe & Save Items to see a list of your subscriptions, costs and renewal dates.
Don't cancel this after a loved one dies
It’s typical to cancel credit cards, utilities, and subscriptions after someone passes. But a common mistake is pulling the plug on this too soon.
🚢 Shipwrecked: A Kentucky family of six’s $15,000 Carnival Cruise vacation was a no-go just two days before setting sail. Why? The vacation-ready mom posted the cruise itinerary to Facebook — including the booking number. Some troll then used that number to make a Carnival account and cancel their penthouse suite reservation. PSA: Post your pics only after your vacation.
Use YouTube Premium? Buy through an iPhone or iPad, and it’s $18.99 per month. On the YouTube website, it’s $13.99 monthly. Yeah, cancel through your phone and buy it again.
Charges you forgot about: Amazon Subscribe & Save is handy when it’s stuff you want and annoying when it’s stuff you just forgot to cancel. From Your Account, select Memberships & Subscriptions or Subscribe & Save Items to see a list of your subscriptions, costs and renewal dates.
Stop paying for things you don’t use: It might sound counterintuitive, but with many streaming services, you can cancel immediately after subscribing (or let Rocket Money* do it for you!) and still enjoy the entire trial period. Just check their policy first. Perfect for when there’s one movie on your to-watch list.
Soon, airlines will have to refund you in cash or directly to your original payment method if they cancel or delay your flight. Same goes for if you paid for checked bags or in-flight Wi-Fi. These rules will roll out over the next six to 12 months.
💸 Use YouTube Premium? You might be paying more than you have to. Buy through an iPhone or iPad to block all those YouTube ads, and it’s $18.99 per month. On the YouTube website, it’s only $13.99. Yeah, cancel through your phone and buy it again.
Can’t peel yourself off the couch? Amazon Prime members, get a year of Grubhub+ for free and skip the food delivery fees. Go to amazon.com/grubhub, hit Activate Grubhub+, and sign in or make an account. After your first year, it’s $10 a month, so set a reminder to cancel.
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Have you been tricked into signing up for Amazon Prime?
Struggling to cancel your subscription? You’re not alone, and I’ll explain why in this one-minute podcast.