In the era of streaming everything—movies, music, workouts, meal kits, and even clean laundry—subscriptions are the currency of convenience. As someone who's navigated the choppy waters of abundant subscriptions, I understand the appeal of this model but also recognize the necessity of a periodic audit. Last year, I realized that my casual festivities of adding trial subscriptions had ballooned into a mini financial crisis. I sat down with my laptop, a steaming cup of coffee, and embarked on what I now call my "Smarter Subscription Audit."