BUDG038 Eliminating sneaky expenses (612 words)

As the cost of living rises, we often cut obvious expenses, but hidden fees and overlooked charges can also quietly drain our budgets. This article uncovers sneaky costs like unexpected service fees, duplicate insurance, and auto-renewing subscriptions that can add up over the year and offers tips on how to spot and avoid them to save hundreds annually.

During a cost of living crisis, many of us look for obvious ways to cut expenses, like cancelling streaming services, dining out less, and skipping extras in our shopping baskets.

But what about the less obvious ways?

Sneaky fees and charges can increase our day-to-day living expenses without us realising it.

Here are some hidden or avoidable costs that could be draining hundreds from your annual household budget.