How to Save Money on Magazine Subscriptions and Renewals

Have you been looking for ways to save money on your magazine subscriptions and magazine subscription renewals? Magazine subscriptions can be expensive, especially if you are paying the regular, standard, or full price. You may be paying way too much for your subscriptions and not even know. Read these tips before you buy or renew your magazine subscriptions.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Search your current magazines for offers. Your magazines may already be filled with good deals on your favorite subscriptions. Be sure to check for expiration dates and limitations.

2. Consider swapping magazines with a friend or relative. For example, if your Mom subscribes to Redbook and you receive Good Housekeeping, why not share them with each other after reading?

3. Research single issue rates of your favorite magazines at your local book store or retailer. Then do the math. Is your subscription rate less expensive per issue than the "checkout lane" price?

4. Visit the website of your favorite magazine to see what deals they are offering directly from their website. They may "online only" special subscription rates that could save you money. You may qualify for a "free magazine trial" that includes several free magazines with no obligation to buy.

5. Search the internet for magazine clubs and affiliate magazine sellers. Do they offer reduced rates, club rates, or student rates? Some magazines may offer special download rates to read your subscriptions on the internet. Could you save money by only downloading articles you really want to read?

6. Consider buying multiple magazines or extended subscriptions to maximize savings. Will the "per issue" price be lower if you buy 24 issues instead of 12? Do they have a "buy one year get one year free" deal?

7. Shop around before you renew your magazine subscription. Did the subscription price go up since you last ordered or renewed? Consider passing on the first magazine subscription renewal offer. They may send you a better offer as your renewal date approaches or passes to keep you as a customer. Try calling the magazine directly and asking for a lower price using a toll-free customer service telephone number. Remember to shop around and compare prices to save money on your next magazine subscription or magazine renewal. You could even find a great offer right now by exploring magazine ads that may be located on this page.

Resources

• Tylana's Tips (blog for smar t shoppers)