Pro tip: I lost $40 on a 'free trial' for a budgeting app that auto-renewed before I could cancel.

What's a better way to test out a new app without getting hit with a surprise charge?

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Honestly I just set a calendar reminder for a few days before the trial ends. It's not the app's job to remind me, it's on me to pay attention. That system has saved me from so many auto-charges.

oscarc121d ago

But what happens when you forget to set the reminder in the first place?

miles_burns1d ago

Use a prepaid card with a low balance. Set it to a dollar or two. When the trial tries to renew, it just gets declined. No charge goes through. Works every time.