Most Americans Spend Over $4,000 a Year on Conveniences, Data Shows

There's nothing wrong with spending some money to make life more convenient, whether it's ordering takeout when you're too tired or busy to cook, or hiring a lawn service so you don't have to spend your weekends cutting the grass. But there comes a point when too many shortcuts can catch up with you.

An estimated 74% of U.S. adults spend $4,073 a year on conveniences, according to a new survey from comparison platform site Finder.com. The most popular items in this category include rideshares, home maintenance services, food delivery, pet care services, and subscription boxes.

But while most Americans claim they use convenience services like these to save time and money, in most cases, they're really only benefiting from the former. And in many cases, they're in fact wasting money they should be reserving for more important purposes.

Source Fool.com