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Federal regulators have finalized the "click to cancel" rule for memberships and subscriptions. Andrey Yelkin/iStock/Getty Images Plus hide caption

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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, the FTC says in a new rule

The "click-to-cancel" rule, now finalized by the Federal Trade Commission, aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue that the agency overstepped its authority.

Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up

Pay-by-the-month subscriptions are increasingly popular. But research suggests people often keep paying long after they intend to. JGalione/Getty Images hide caption

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Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up

From streaming TV to razor blades by mail, Americans are buying more goods and services through pay-by-the-month plans. New research shows they often keep paying long after they want to.

Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up

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Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, pictured at her April 2021 confirmation hearing, spoke to Morning Edition on Thursday about the new "Click to Cancel" proposal. Graeme Jennings/AP hide caption

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Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help

The Federal Trade Commission gets thousands of complaints a year from customers trapped in memberships they don't want. Its "Click to Cancel" proposal aims to change that, Chair Lina Khan tells NPR.

Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help

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Arby's+? More restaurants try subscription programs to keep eaters coming back

Matt Baker, chef and owner of Gravitas, poses for a portrait Feb. 14 inside the restaurant in Washington. Gravitas has a subscription service offering a monthly meal for two. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Arby's+? More restaurants try subscription programs to keep eaters coming back

Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang's as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits.

Episode 437: Can Andrew Sullivan Make It On His Own?

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Episode 437: Can Andrew Sullivan Make It On His Own?

The uberblogger recently left big media. Will readers' contributions be enough to pay his blog's eight-person staff?

Episode 437: Can Andrew Sullivan Make It On His Own?

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