Online Subscriptions
Most publications are available online. Your loved one may have several subscriptions despite the absence of a printed magazine or newspaper. The subscriptions are usually accessed through their email.
Many of these publications offer an automatic renewal feature that makes it necessary for you to identify and cancel them. Although some publications are part of membership, they may not be stopped when you notify the organization about your loved one’s death.
When you know your loved one’s password and username or email you must login to their account to begin the process.
American Automobile Association (AAA) World
To cancel an AAA World subscription call 800-763-9900.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Magazine
To cancel an AARP Magazine subscription call 800-514-4564.
Forbes
Send Forbes a deletion request at privacy@forbes.com and include their username and your email.
Good Housekeeping
To cancel a Good Housekeeping Magazine subscription call 800-888-7788, begin chat, or send them a message.
Local Newspapers
Check your loved one’s email for access to the online version and look for contact information for the newspaper. You could do a web search for the contact information of your local paper.
National Geographic
To cancel a National Geographic Magazine subscription call 800-895-2068, send them an email, or if you know their account number and password), log in to the National Geographic customer service page.
Newsweek
To cancel a Newsweek Magazine subscription call 800-631-1040 or send them an email.
People
Password and account number known
Password and account number unknown — To cancel a People Magazine subscription call 800-541-9000 or send them a message.
Reader's Digest
Password and account number known — Sign in to their Reader’s Digest account with their account number and zip code. Select Cancel My Subscription on the left-hand menu.
Password and account number unknown — Call Reader’s Digest’s helpline at 877-732-4438, customer service at 800-310-2181, or send them an email.
Rolling Stone
To cancel a Rolling Stone Magazine subscription call customer service at 855-259-6134 or send them an email.
Sports Illustrated
Password, account number, and email known
Password, account number, and email unknown — Call Sports Illustrated customer service at 888-806-4833 or send them an email.
Taste of Home
To cancel a Taste of Home Magazine subscription call customer service at 800-344-2560 or send them an email.
The Atlantic
Password and email unknown — Call Taste of Home customer service at 855-940-0585 or send them a message.
The New York Times
The New York Times requires that you contact customer service to delete an account.
The New Yorker
Password and username unknown — To cancel a The New Yorker Magazine subscription call 800-444-7570 or send them an email.
The Wall Street Journal
To cancel a The Wall Street Journal Newspaper subscription contact Customer Service.
Time
Password and account number known — Log in to Time Magazine’ Account Management page using their account number and password.
Password and account number unknown — Call 800-843-8463 or 866-550-6934.
Trade, professional organization, or other work-related journals
Check your loved one’s email for access to an online version and look for contact information for the journal. You could do a web search for the contact information for any organizations you know they are associated with.
US News and World Report
To cancel a US News and World Report Newspaper subscription send them a message.
USA Today
To cancel a USA Today Newspaper subscription call Customer Service at 800-872-0001.