How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

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How much does NYT All Access cost per year?

NYT All Access costs $25/month, which equals $300.00 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $3000.00.

Is NYT All Access worth it?

At $25/month ($3000.00 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 2 books per month (~$25). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel NYT All Access?

Cancellation difficulty for NYT All Access is rated "Medium". You can cancel at: https://help.nytimes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003499613-Cancel-Your-Subscription

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Alternatives to NYT All Access include: wsj, the-athletic. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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NYT All Access

Full New York Times including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic.

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$25

Yearly

$300

5 Years

$1,500

10 Years

$3,000

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $3,000 on NYT All Access. That's equivalent to 200 meals out, or 60 books.

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Known Issues

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Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

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Total spent on NYT All Access

$1,500

$25/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

Paperback Book

$15 each

100

books

Ebook

$10 each

150

books

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 100+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $1,500but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.