# Are Extended Warranties Ever Worth It?

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Podcast: [The Wirecutter Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wirecutter-show-6988782)
Published: 2026-05-27T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/the-wirecutter-show-podcast/
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## Resource

Buying an extended warranty for a pricey phone or appliance might seem like a responsible choice, but the math rarely works out.

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