The Federal Trade Commission’s new rules — which take effect in 180 days — will require businesses ranging from gyms to streaming sites to simplify canceling subscriptions.

The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships.

The Commission voted 3-2 to approve publication of the final rule in the Federal Register, with Commissioners Melissa Holyoak and Andrew Ferguson voting no. Not surprisingly, industry leaders complained that it forces an undue burden on businesses, even though websites and apps can be updated with unsubscribe buttons fairly easily.

Canceling subscriptions can be a huge hassle. The FTC is trying to take the stress out. Consumers who sign up for subscriptions and memberships online have learned that canceling is often a far more complicated process than the sign-up.

Trapped in a recurring payment for a subscription or membership you no longer need? Breaking up is about to get easier thanks to the FTC.

Canceling services you no longer want or need could help you save money. The long-awaited Federal Trade Commission's "click to cancel" rule has been finalized. That means canceling your subscriptions is about to get easier.