best shows on hbo max are about to cost you more, here is how your wallet can fight back
The news you have been dreading just dropped, and it hits your wallet hard. HBO Max announced a price hike across all tiers, meaning the very best shows on HBO Max like "The Last of Us," "Succession," and "House of the Dragon" are now more expensive to stream. Starting next month, the ad-free plan will jump by $2 per month, and the ad-supported plan will see a $1 increase. But before you smash your remote, hear the real gut punch: they are also cracking down on password sharing, so if you were mooching off your cousin's account, prepare to cough up cash or get booted. The only silver lining for your bank account is that a few legacy plans (like those grandfathered in through AT&T or a direct annual subscription) might still be locked into the old price for a bit, but don't bank on it lasting. Your daily life just got more expensive for the same binge-watching habit.