AmazaSpend Blog

Understand your Amazon spending

Tips, guides, and insights for Amazon shoppers who want to see what they actually spend, and where it's going.

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How to track what you keep re-buying on Amazon (Subscribe & Save and everything else)

See every item you buy again and again on Amazon, how often you reorder it, and whether the price has crept up. A step-by-step guide to tracking recurring purch…

September 5, 2026
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How to download your Amazon order history (and what to actually do with it)

A step-by-step guide to downloading your full Amazon order history as a ZIP or CSV, what is inside the files, and the fastest ways to make sense of it.

September 4, 2026
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How much do you spend on Amazon per month? Here is how to find out in 5 minutes

Amazon never shows you a monthly or yearly total. Here is the fastest way to see exactly how much you spend on Amazon per month, and what a normal month looks l…

September 3, 2026
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Introducing the AmazaSpend browser extension: track Amazon spending automatically

The AmazaSpend browser extension captures your Amazon orders, returns, and delivery dates automatically as you browse. No more CSV exports.

June 6, 2026
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Why Amazon doesn't show you your spending (and what to do about it)

Amazon is the world's largest store, but it hides your real spending from you. Here's why, and how to finally see the full picture.

April 27, 2026
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How to track your Amazon spending by category (step-by-step)

Amazon doesn't break down your spending by category. Here's how to do it yourself in five minutes using your order history export.

April 20, 2026
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Amazon price history: how to see how prices change on your purchases over time

Amazon prices change constantly. Here's how to see the actual price history of items you've bought, and whether you've been getting a good deal.

April 13, 2026
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Amazon impulse buying: how to see it clearly (without the guilt)

Impulse buying on Amazon is normal. The problem isn't that it happens, it's that you can't see how much it's happening. Here's how to change that.

April 6, 2026
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The best tools to track your Amazon spending in 2026 (honest comparison)

From free browser extensions to full-featured dashboards, here's an honest comparison of every tool available for tracking Amazon spending, including AmazaSpend…

March 30, 2026