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Answers to the questions we hear most about subscriptions, billing, and the magazine's features.

Subscriptions & Billing

What's included in a premium subscription?+
Premium members get unlimited access to every article — including exclusive deep-dive interviews, financial analysis, and ad-free reading. Free readers can still browse headlines and read non-premium stories.
How much does a subscription cost?+
Plans start at $9.99/month, with annual and lifetime options available. Compare everything side-by-side on the Subscribe page.
How do I cancel my subscription?+
Go to your Profile page and click 'Cancel Subscription' in the Subscription panel. Your access stays active through the end of your current billing period.
Can I get a refund?+
If you're charged in error or something isn't working, contact us through the Contact page within 14 days and we'll make it right.
What happens to my saved articles if I cancel?+
Nothing disappears. Your saved articles and reading history stay in your library — you just lose access to premium articles until you resubscribe.

Using the Magazine

How do I save an article to read later?+
Tap the bookmark button at the top of any article. Everything you save lives in the Reading Library on your Profile page, where you can also filter saved stories by category.
Where can I see what I've read?+
Your Profile page keeps a Reading History of stories you've opened while signed in, so you can always pick up where you left off.
How do recommendations work?+
The 'Recommended for You' section on your profile suggests unread articles based on the categories and topics in your personal reading history — the more you read, the smarter it gets.
How do I search the site?+
Click the magnifying glass in the header to search across every headline, excerpt, author, and category — or browse 'All Stories' for filters by category and author.

Exclusive Features

Why is my comment 'pending'?+
To keep the community healthy, first-time comments go through a quick moderation check before appearing. Most are approved within a few hours.
How do polls work?+
Some articles include a poll — vote once, and you'll instantly see how the rest of the community voted.
What is 'Trending Now'?+
The Trending Now widget in the article sidebar ranks the most-read stories of the current week, so you can see what everyone else is reading.
Can I share articles?+
Yes — every article has share buttons for TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads, WhatsApp, SMS, and email, plus a copy-link button. When a link is shared, the article's cover image travels with it as the preview thumbnail.