Dealing with Subscriptions and Gift Cards with Frank Buck- 162

Money Talk with Skyler Fleming

In this episode we into managing gift cards, subscriptions, and organization with Dr. Frank Buck, a globally recognized expert in time management and organization. We discuss the traps of unused gift cards and forgotten subscriptions that slowly drain your finances. Dr. Buck shares practical methods for staying organized, like setting up a “tickler file” for your gift cards and tracking subscriptions with tools like Evernote or Google Calendar. Together, we explore simple strategies to save money, reclaim control over automatic payments, and reduce stress in managing your personal finances.

The money talking points for this week are:

1. Have you ever lost money to a subscription or gift card?
2. What steps can you take to get organized with your finances?
3. What did you learn about organization that you can share with a friend?

Find Frank online at https://frankbuck.org/

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00Introduction: Why gift cards and subscriptions matter.
• 03:00 The Value of Simplicity in Organization.
• 05:15 Are Gift Cards a Good Gift?
• 08:00 Subscription Services: Hidden costs and traps.
• 10:30 Auto-Renewals: Pros, cons, and tips to manage them.
• 12:00 Organizing Gift Cards: Practical systems.
• 16:45 Managing Subscriptions with Digital Tools.
• 20:30 Automation: Calendar reminders and tools to stay on track.
• 23:00 Keeping Systems Simple and Stress-Free.
• 25:15 Final Advice: Dr. Buck’s thoughts on starting early with organization.
• 29:30 Wrap-Up: Reclaiming control and reducing financial stress.

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