Ever had that heart-stopping moment when an unexpected bank notification pops up on your phone? In this candid and relatable episode, our host shares the painful experience of forgetting to cancel a free trial subscription that resulted in an eye-watering 1,899 rand charge. What started as a simple document signing app became an expensive lesson in adulting gone wrong.

The conversation opens the floodgates to listeners sharing their own costly mistakes - from subscription nightmares to gym contracts that seem impossible to escape. With equal parts humor and genuine financial pain, this episode explores those "character building" moments that leave your wallet significantly lighter and your wisdom reluctantly greater.

## Timestamps & Key Takeaways:

**00:45** - Host reveals the shocking 1,899 rand charge from a forgotten subscription
*Takeaway: Always set reminders to cancel free trials before they convert to paid subscriptions*

**03:12** - Tandle shares her similar experience with a 699 rand charge for an editing app
*Takeaway: These expensive mistakes are surprisingly common among adults*

**07:30** - Listener calls in about unknowingly entering a year-long gym contract
*Takeaway: Always read the fine print before signing up for any service*

**09:15** - Creative solutions from listeners, including using virtual credit cards for free trials
*Takeaway: Consider using temporary payment methods for trial subscriptions*

**11:20** - The ultimate scam story: a caller who lost 1,300 rand to someone impersonating a manager
*Takeaway: Always verify requests for money or vouchers, even if they seem legitimate*

Tune in to hear more financial horror stories that will make you feel better about your own mistakes and pick up some savvy tips to avoid these costly pitfalls in the future. We're all in this expensive adult learning curve together!

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