{"id":7419,"date":"2026-05-13T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpaulfcu.org\/?post_type=education&#038;p=7419"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:01:32","slug":"7-ways-to-cut-back-on-amazon-spending","status":"publish","type":"education","link":"https:\/\/stpaulfcu.org\/education\/7-ways-to-cut-back-on-amazon-spending\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Cut Back on Amazon Spending"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s so easy to overspend on Amazon! But, short of giving up the most popular online marketplace in the world, how can you cut back on your Amazon spending?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s easier than you think! With the right tools and information, you can learn to spend less on the giant online marketplace and get your budget back on track. Here are seven ways to cut back on Amazon spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Use the wish list to delay purchases<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get into the habit of placing must-haves on your Amazon wish list instead of choosing the \u201cBuy Now\u201d option or even moving the item into your cart. This way, you\u2019ll have more time to rethink the purchase and decide if you really want to buy it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Take \u201cAmazon\u201d out of your budget<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re an avid Amazon shopper, you may have given the online market a prominent place in your budget\u2013but you\u2019re much better off not doing so at all. Having an expense category marked \u201cAmazon\u201d only makes it harder to hold back from overspending. Instead, make sure each purchase you complete on Amazon can neatly fit inside another expense category, such as clothing or food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Consider \u201cSubscribe and Save\u201d for essentials<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For everyday items that you frequently buy, Amazon\u2019s Subscribe and Save program can be a money-saving marvel. This service offers discounts and convenient deliveries on a schedule you choose. Just make sure you use it for essentials only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Turn off 1-Click\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazon\u2019s 1-Click feature may be super-convenient, but it also makes it super-easy to overspend. Remove the temptation to impulse-buy by turning off the feature. Just go to the Purchase Preferences page under Settings in your account and choose to disable 1-Click buying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Consider alternatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazon remains the most popular online marketplace in the world, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart Plus<\/a> is quickly becoming a formidable competitor.\u00a0\u00a0Take some time to review the features in each plan to ensure you are making the right choice for your needs. You may also decide you don\u2019t need any of these subscriptions at all. Keep in mind that the average Prime member tends to spend far more on Amazon than nonmembers, likely in an effort to justify the subscription price.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Comparison shop<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making a purchase on Amazon, do a quick online search to see if you can find the same item at a better deal from another vendor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-xl-font-size\"><strong>Use tracking tools<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices on Amazon are known to fluctuate. To capitalize on these fluctuations and grab the best deals, consider using price tracking tools or browser extensions. These will alert you when the price of a product you\u2019re interested in drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the tips outlined here to curb your <a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> spending.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s so easy to overspend on Amazon! But, short of giving up the most popular online marketplace in the world, how can you cut back on your Amazon spending?&nbsp; It\u2019s easier than you think! 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