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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 Wall Street Journal cost per year?

Wall Street Journal costs $12.49/month, which equals $149.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1498.80.

Is Wall Street Journal worth it?

At $12.49/month ($1498.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 3 business books per month (~$40). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Wall Street Journal?

Cancellation difficulty for Wall Street Journal is rated "Medium". You can cancel at: https://customercenter.wsj.com/subscription-cancel

What are alternatives to Wall Street Journal?

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Wall Street Journal

Business and financial news, market data, and analysis.

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$12

Yearly

$150

5 Years

$749

10 Years

$1,499

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,499 on Wall Street Journal. That's equivalent to 100 meals out, or 30 books.

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Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Cancellation IssueSignificant Issue

Cancellation often requires calling customer service. Online cancellation is not straightforward and involves retention offers.

Pricing IssueMinor Issue

Introductory rates as low as $1/month auto-convert to full price ($12.49/mo) after the trial period.

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Total spent on Wall Street Journal

$749.4

$12.49/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

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Buying

You own: 49+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $749.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.