Subscription fatigue? How to take control of those monthly fees

MPR News with Angela Davis · Jun 22, 2026 · 46m

Many people underestimate how much they spend on subscriptions and memberships.

Consumers think they spend around $90 a month, according to one survey. But when asked to actually add up those recurring fees, the average came to $220 a month — more than twice as much.

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the rise of the subscription economy, why recurring fees have become so common and how consumers can get a better handle on what they’re paying for.

Guests:

Demitri McGee is a financial coach, certified housing counselor and youth director at Build Wealth Minnesota, a nonprofit…