However, the digital world has begun to enter this game. And it is enough to review our daily habits. Let’s think about what happens in the world of streaming.
Today we have an extensive gallery of services available that range from music and multimedia content platforms to subscriptions to renowned services such as Twitch.
Focusing on multimedia streaming, we have that data from a study published by IAB Mexico revealed that in Mexico 71 percent of Internet users watch or download movies. Netflix, so far, is the leading platform in Mexico.
However, it is not the only option and with more and more exclusive content, we have been at least tempted to contract most of the options.The truth is that if we hired all the platforms available in the country, the total cost to pay month after month would be 1,506 pesos.
Digital ant expenses, how to avoid them?
The problem is not in the sum, but in the true use that we give to each service. That is where the digital ant expenses hide that hit our pocket without us noticing.
The figures don’t lie. Data provided by The Competitive Intelligence Unit (The CIU), indicate that Mexicans spend an average of 14 pesos daily on digital ant expenses, that is, an amount greater than 5 thousand pesos per year.
Along the same lines, the National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (Condusef) explained that the greatest risk with digital ant expenses is that they are made periodically and can represent a leak of up to 30 percent of a person’s monthly income.
In this sense, we share three recommendations to minimize the impact of these ant expenses that few of us see:
How much do you use that app?
Let’s not deny it, it’s happened to all of us. We buy an app or subscription for a trending topic and a week after “the train” has passed, we forget about it. Check which paid apps you really need in your day-to-day life and eliminate those that only take up space on your smartphone and your wallet.
without extras
Many online services work under freemium schemes, where most of their functions (that is, the most basic) are free to access and offer the option of paying a monthly fee for personalized options. Evaluate if you really need those extra, if not, eliminate that expense.
Don’t pay for something you can have for free
As we have already said, the digital world offers endless solutions for every need. Many of these responses are free. Before hiring a subscription, research and find out if there is a free option for what you need, without forgetting the legality and accessibility of the service. This will help you avoid ant expenses in digital.