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Podcast: Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network
Episode: The Underground Economy of Automatic Billing: Examining the Dark Side of Subscriptions - Paul Oster #6133
Description: Kerry Lutz and Paul Oster discussed the prevalence of oversubscription and its impact on personal finances. They emphasized the importance of actively monitoring recurring charges and offered practical advice for consumers to take control of their subscriptions. The speakers also exposed the deceptive subscription practices employed by companies, making it arduous for consumers to cancel subscriptions. They urged consumers to actively monitor their bank and credit card statements, identifying and disputing unauthorized charges. The conversation also focused on the current state of consumer finances, highlighting the soaring credit card debt and high interest rates. Paul Oster provided...