Simple Bill Review Checklist
A free bill review checklist to help you go through recurring bills and subscriptions and find ones to cut.
Who it's for: Anyone reviewing recurring bills and subscriptions
Built and maintained by Ali UsmanUpdated July 4, 2026This simple bill review checklist walks you through your recurring payments one by one. It helps you find forgotten subscriptions, unused services, and charges that may be worth questioning.
What this helps with
This checklist helps you take stock of every regular payment leaving your account. Many people pay for services they no longer use or have simply forgotten about. A calm, structured review can surface these and give you the chance to decide what stays.
Who this is for
This is for anyone reviewing recurring bills and subscriptions, whether you do it once or make it a quarterly habit. You do not need to cancel anything during the review. The first step is simply seeing the full list.
How to use it
- Pull up your recent bank and card statements.
- Write down every recurring charge you can find.
- Mark each one as essential, useful, or unused.
- Note the renewal date and amount for each.
- Decide which to keep, pause, or cancel.
- Set a reminder to review again in a few months.
The checklist
Simple checklist
- Gather recent bank and card statements
- List every recurring charge you can find
- Mark each as essential, useful, or unused
- Note the renewal date and cost of each one
- Check for duplicate or overlapping services
- Decide which to keep, pause, or cancel
- Cancel any service you no longer use
- Set a reminder to review again in a few months
A quick tip
Look closely at free trials that quietly turned into paid plans. These are easy to miss because the first charge often arrives weeks after you signed up and forgot about it.
Read the full guide
Want the reasoning behind each step? Read our companion guide on how to review your bills and cut charges.
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