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Many people rely on In 2022, Amazon raised the cost of an annual Prime membership from $119 to $139. And that bump was enough to cause some members to jump ship. If you stuck with Amazon through its most recent fee hike, you may be maxed out on what you're willing to pay for a Prime membership. But how soon will you face another fee hike again? Will Amazon seek to raise its prices in 2023? A possibility to brace for Many retailers have seen their margins get tighter as a That said, a fee hike two years in a row isn't likely to sit well with Prime members. And Amazon knows full well that its Prime program isn't the only service consumers can sign up for that comes with perks like free shipping. Walmart+, for example, offers that same benefit -- and at a lower price point than a current Prime membership. So it's in Amazon's best interest to try to retain Prime members, rather than drive them away with fee hikes. Expect the cost of Prime to rise eventually Amazon may not increase the cost of a Prime membership in 2023 due to having done so in 2022. But that doesn't mean the cost of Prime won't increase at some point. If it doesn't happen this year, for example, it could go up in 2024. That's why it's a good idea to continuously assess your Prime membership and make sure you're really getting great value out of it. If you use Amazon Prime multiple times a week to order goods at a discount, then chances are, a Prime membership will be worth keeping even if it costs you $10, $15...

Chris Hoffman Editor-in-Chief Chris Hoffman is Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. He's written about technology for over a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Chris has written for The New York Times and Reader's Digest, been interviewed as a technology expert on TV stations like Miami's NBC 6, and had his work covered by news outlets like the BBC. Since 2011, Chris has written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times---and that's just here at How-To Geek. We’ve seen reports that Amazon offers this free trial to people who haven’t paid for Amazon Prime in the last 12 months, too. If you have a lapsed Prime membership, visit the Prime sign-up page and see if Amazon offers you a free trial once again. After your 30 days, Amazon will automatically upgrade you to a paid subscription. Be sure to Family Members: Share a Prime Membership Two adults in a household can share their Amazon Prime membership. So, if your partner or spouse has a Prime account already, you don’t have to pay for your own. You don’t have to share a single account, either—you can each have your personal Amazon account but share the Prime membership. To take advantage of this as a Prime subscriber, you’ll have to add a second adult account to your “ Chris Hoffman Chris Hoffman is Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. He's written about technology for over a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Chris has written for The New York Times and Reader's Digest, been in...

If you’re a senior, you need to consider an Amazon Prime membership. And not just because you’re at the age of wisdom but because it’s a great deal. Amazon Prime is a leading commerce platform with more than 136 million users worldwide and projected revenue of more than 5.16 billion in 2022 alone. With the ability to order items with free shipping, stream high-quality content, and store an entire digital library of books, Amazon and Amazon Prime have come a long way. Today, Amazon Prime is more accessible than ever, so seniors are increasingly interested in using the service. Before signing up for a new Amazon Prime account, it is worth researching potential savings for seniors. With an Amazon Prime senior discount, it may be possible to access the platform for a fraction of the price. • • • • • • • • What Is Amazon Prime? Amazon Prime is one of the world’s largest eCommerce and streaming platforms. According to various stats, more than 50% of all US adults use one form or another of Amazon Prime (for ordering products or streaming television shows and movies). Amazon originally launched as an online bookstore to help users find books from all around the world. It has since expanded into a mega-corporation that delivers almost anything to your door. Some items can be delivered to your doorstep within 30 minutes to just under a day. Amazon Prime members who pay a monthly or annual fee gain access to free shipping on all orders placed via Amazon in addition to access to Amaz...