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May 22, 2026 42 min

Should I Pay for AI?

from Capitalize Your Fridays! Hosted by ALTIUS Financial Inc's Michael Williams CFP® & Taylor McGowen CFP®

AI is no longer just a futuristic tech tool—it’s becoming part of everyday decision-making, productivity, and even financial organization. In this episode, Mike and Taylor break down whether paying for AI is actually worth it, comparing free and paid versions of popular tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and open-source-style bots. They also discuss what you’re really paying for when you upgrade, from stronger reasoning and file analysis to privacy controls and higher usage limits. Plus, they explain how AI pricing works, including flat-fee subscriptions versus usage-based token fees, and how to avoid surprise costs when using AI casually or professionally.

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