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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.
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.
Read the guideMOT, 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.
ReadHow 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.
ReadGoogle 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.
ReadHow 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.
ReadWhat 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.
ReadHow 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.
ReadChoosing 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.
ReadRenewal 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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