About Our Team
We Write Practical Guides About Subscription Costs
Research-backed advice for Montreal readers who want to understand what they're actually paying for—and get their money back.
Our Story
Why We Started This
Hidden subscription charges are a real problem. We've seen it in reader messages, billing statements, and cancellation struggles. A person signs up for a free trial, forgets about it, and suddenly their credit card's being charged every month. Or they notice a small charge they don't recognize and can't figure out where it came from.
That's what we're here to fix. We're not trying to sell you something—we're trying to help you understand what you're already paying for. We research how subscription companies structure their billing, where the cancellation barriers are hidden, and which fees slip past most people. Then we write it down in a way that actually makes sense.
Montreal readers deserve guides that explain recurring charges clearly, without the corporate jargon. We've built FeeBuddy around that simple idea: honest information, verified details, and practical steps you can actually take.
Our Process
What We Verify in Every Guide
Each article goes through the same checks to ensure accuracy and usefulness.
Current Billing Practices
We check provider websites and billing pages directly to confirm how charges are structured right now—not how they were six months ago.
Cancellation Barriers
We test cancellation processes ourselves to identify where companies make it difficult to unsubscribe and what workarounds actually work.
Hidden Fees
We dig into terms of service and billing statements to find the charges that hide in small print or appear under unexpected names.
Regular Updates
Subscription companies change their policies constantly. We review our guides regularly and update them when things shift—we'll note when.
Real Examples
We include actual screenshots, real subscription names, and specific steps—not vague advice that might apply to anything.
Clear Language
No corporate speak. No jargon. Just straightforward explanations of how subscriptions actually work and what you can do about them.
Editorial Principles
How We Approach This Work
Honesty First
We won't exaggerate problems or oversell solutions. Sometimes the answer is "yes, you're stuck with this charge" and we'll say that plainly.
Verify Everything
We don't repeat what we've heard elsewhere. We check current policies, test processes, and confirm details ourselves before writing.
Practical Over Perfect
We're focused on what actually works for Montreal readers—not theoretical approaches. Our guides are built around real cancellation processes and real recovery methods.
Clear Writing
We explain how charges work and why companies structure them that way. Understanding the mechanism matters more than memorizing a checklist.
Transparent Updates
When subscription companies change their policies, we update our guides and tell you what changed. You'll know when information was last verified.
Reader-Focused
We choose topics based on actual questions from readers—the charges that cause confusion, the cancellation barriers people hit, the fees they miss.
Behind the Scenes
How Each Guide Gets Built
Identify the Problem
We look at reader questions, billing complaints, and subscription traps that keep coming up. What charges confuse people? Where do cancellations fail?
Research Current Details
We check the company's website, read their terms of service, review billing pages, and sometimes test their cancellation process ourselves to see what's actually happening now.
Write and Verify
We write the guide with real examples, specific steps, and honest explanations. Then we verify everything one more time against current policies before publishing.
Keep It Current
Subscription companies change their policies constantly. We review our guides regularly, update them when things shift, and note when information was last checked.
Ready to Understand Your Subscriptions?
Start with one of our guides about finding hidden charges, negotiating better rates, or canceling subscriptions that won't let go.