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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness BusinessPersonal FinanceEconomyEconomic PolicyWorkTechnologyBusiness of Climate BusinessPersonal FinanceEconomyEconomic PolicyWorkTechnologyBusiness of Climate CANCELING A SUBSCRIPTION IS ABOUT TO GET EASIER FOR YOU AND YOUR WALLET Thanks to a new rule by the Federal Trade Commission, consumers should be able to cut off recurring billing when they want to. 6 min 85 (Washington Post illustration; iStock) Column by Michelle Singletary October 23, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Can we give the Federal Trade Commission a hallelujah for its new “click-to-cancel” rule? This is how good government should work: eliminating business practices that frustrate consumers to the point they want to swear. If you have a personal finance question for Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary, please call 1-855-ASK-POST (1-855-275-7678) Skip to end of carousel GET MICHELLE’S ADVICE FREE IN YOUR INBOX Washington Post illustration; Michelle Singletary; iStock (Washington Post illustration; Michelle Singletary; iStock) You can’t borrow your way to wealth. Learn how to save, spend mindfully and talk about money with your family and friends. Sign up for her free newsletter, which hit inboxes on Wednesdays. End of carousel The FTC recently approved a new rule that makes it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions or memberships, which are referred to as “negative option” programs. These include offers where consumers agree to automatic billing after trying something out at a discount or free, or in some cases when they are enrolled without their knowledge or consent. Billing stops only after they take some action to cancel. That’s where the “negative” part comes in. Share 85 Comments NewsletterWednesdays The Color of Money Advice on how to save, spend and talk about your money for the short and long term from Michelle Singletary. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Company * About The Post * Newsroom Policies & Standards * Diversity & Inclusion * Careers * Media & Community Relations * WP Creative Group * Accessibility Statement Sections * Trending * Politics * Elections * Opinions * National * World * Style * Sports * Business * Climate * Well+Being * D.C., Md., & Va. * Obituaries * Weather * Arts & Entertainment * Recipes Get The Post * * Become a Subscriber * Gift Subscriptions * Mobile & Apps * Newsletters & Alerts * Washington Post Live * Reprints & Permissions * Post Store * Books & E-Books * Print Special Editions Store * * Today’s Paper * Public Notices Contact Us * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Contact the Opinions Team * Advertise * Licensing & Syndication * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Print Products Terms of Sale * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Sitemap * Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post COMPANY CHEVRON ICON * Diversity & Inclusion * Careers * Media & Community Relations * WP Creative Group * Accessibility Statement SECTIONS CHEVRON ICON * Trending * Politics * Elections * Opinions * National * World * Style * Sports * Business * Climate * Well+Being * D.C., Md., & Va. * Obituaries * Weather * Arts & Entertainment * Recipes GET THE POST CHEVRON ICON * * Become a Subscriber * Gift Subscriptions * Mobile & Apps * Newsletters & Alerts * Washington Post Live * Reprints & Permissions * Post Store * Books & E-Books * Print Special Editions Store * * Today’s Paper * Public Notices CONTACT US CHEVRON ICON * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Contact the Opinions Team * Advertise * Licensing & Syndication * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * About The Post * Policies & Standards * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Print Products Terms of Sale * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Sitemap * Ad Choices * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post 5.27.0 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST ONE WEEK $7 one-time payment Does not renew. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks Cancel anytime. YEARLY $120 $40 for the first year Cancel anytime. * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers