The Renewal Tracker blog

Life admin, made lighter.

Plain-English guides to the things that renew, expire and charge you: subscriptions, car renewals, household bills and documents. Written for the UK, useful anywhere.

LatestUK renewals7 min read

The UK household renewals checklist: what renews and when

The renewals a UK household deals with each year, from council tax and the TV Licence to insurance, energy, broadband, passports and domains, and when.

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UK renewals7 min read

MOT, car tax and car insurance: the UK car renewal calendar

When your MOT, vehicle tax, car insurance and photocard driving licence renew in the UK, who reminds you, and what happens if you miss one of the dates.

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Guides5 min read

How to cancel a subscription before it renews: a checklist

To cancel a subscription, find the real renewal date, cancel where you pay (app store, website or bank), finish it, keep proof and check your statement.

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Comparisons5 min read

Google Calendar vs a dedicated renewal tracker

Google Calendar works for a few renewals. Once you have several with different cycles and costs, a dedicated tracker gives a clearer overview and totals.

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Money5 min read

How forgotten subscriptions quietly drain your bank account

Forgotten subscriptions cost more than they seem because each charge is small. Here is why they slip past, how to find them and how to stop them coming back.

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Guides5 min read

What is life admin, and why does it pile up so fast?

Life admin is the unpaid work of running your life: renewals, bills, forms and appointments. See what it covers, why it piles up and how to stay ahead.

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Money5 min read

How to track subscriptions without paying for another one

You do not need a paid app to track subscriptions. Find every recurring payment, list it for free, and set reminders before each renewal, step by step.

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Comparisons5 min read

Choosing a subscription tracker: an honest buying guide

Spreadsheet, calendar, banking app or dedicated tracker? Compare the approaches on cost, effort, privacy and reminders, and pick what suits how you live.

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Guides6 min read

Renewal reminders for visas, vehicles and official documents

Visas, residence permits, passports, MOT and vehicle tax rarely remind you well. Here is how much notice each needs and how to set reminders that work.

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