January always arrives with a clean slate — and a slightly bruised bank account after the holidays. With the decorations packed away and credit card statements rolling in, it’s a smart moment to take a clear-eyed look at your monthly spending. For many households, the sneakiest line item is also the easiest to overlook: streaming subscriptions.
The average American now spends more than $60 a month on streaming services, and that number keeps creeping up as prices rise and new tiers appear. That’s why I swear by a simple reset at the start of a new month: watch what you want, then pause what you don’t. A little strategic canceling can go a long way toward restoring some financial breathing room.
