Saving money· 5 min read
The real cost of yearly plans
Yearly discounts look generous on the surface. The math is more honest than the marketing — here's when the annual plan actually pays off.
January 12, 2026 · Maya Chen
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A discount is only a discount if you would have paid full price.
Otherwise it's a prepayment for something you may not need — and most people skip the math.
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