It’s been repeatedly shown that people who have Amazon Prime get free shipping! Well that’s obvious. But it’s ALSO been repeatedly shown that people who have Amazon Prime spend a lot more money than people who don’t.

Here’s how to rethink your relationship to Amazon Prime: It’s incredibly convenient, but the reason they have made it convenient is so that you will spend more. RESIST! Stop buying things you don’t need! Reduce your ecological footprint! And of course, save money.

There are, of course many alternatives to Amazon.