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.
Money tight? 10 ways you're wasting cash (even when you think you're saving)

You might think, “There’s no bad way to save money.” In reality, there’s a lot you can do wrong — no matter how good your intentions are. Tap or click here for five ways you’re wasting money on tech purchases.
Many savings tips and tricks you’ll find are just different ways you’re throwing money away. Adhering to bad advice can burn a hole in your wallet. If you’re trying to get better at saving money in 2022, don’t do any of the things on this list.
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1. Buying the cheapest charging cables you can find
Being frugal can be expensive. You might come across counterfeits if you’re hunting for the lowest possible prices on charging cables. This isn’t good for two reasons.
First, you’ll be buying more charging cords to replace the cheap ones when they inevitably break down.
Second, cheap charging cords can be dangerous. One girl woke up to an enflamed blanket after her charger caught fire and spread the flames to her bed. So if you need to buy a replacement, get an official or certified cable instead of a low-priced alternative.
2. Forgetting when the trial period on your streaming service runs out
One of streamers’ biggest money mistakes is signing up for free trials and not canceling before the first charge kicks in.
You may think, “Hey, signing up for this free trial is a great way to get good content without paying.” Well, that’s true … for a time. But it’s incredibly easy to forget and overspend on services you aren’t using.
Tap or click here for the best way to set a reminder, so you know when the trial period runs out.
3. Signing up for too many streaming services
Keep your payment cards safe with these RFID-blocking cards and wallets

The first credit cards were launched by Diner’s Club way back in 1950. They didn’t have nearly the functionality as they do today, and at the time, they could only be used for restaurant bills. Other banks soon followed, and one of the most popular paying methods was born.
Don't cancel this after a loved one dies
Father's Day is almost here – It's time for a modern wallet that's hard to lose
Ah, the wallet — a staple of back pockets and handbags for decades, filled with credit cards, loyalty cards, ID and more. But times are changing and big, bulky wallets aren’t the necessity they once were.
Those wallet-sized photos once proudly carried in the wallet have transitioned to your smartphone. Now everything else is, too, from your payment cards to your driver’s license.