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Create a detailed monthly budget for someone earning [gross income] per month ([net income] after tax). My fixed expenses are: rent/mortgage [amount], car payment [amount], insurance [amount], subscriptions [amount], student loans [amount]. My variable expenses are approximately: groceries [amount], dining out [amount], transportation [amount], entertainment [amount]. My financial goals are: [list 2-3, e.g., save $500/month, pay off credit card, build emergency fund]. Build a budget using the [50/30/20 / zero-based / pay-yourself-first] method. Show exactly where every dollar goes, flag areas where I am overspending, and suggest realistic cuts that would free up money for my goals.

Audit my monthly expenses and find savings. Here is a complete list of what I spent last month: [Paste your expense list or categories with amounts] My take-home pay is [amount]. My savings rate is currently [percentage]. Help me by: categorizing each expense as essential, important, or discretionary, identifying the 5 largest opportunities to reduce spending (with specific alternatives, e.g., "switch from [service] to [cheaper alternative]"), calculating how much I would save annually from each cut, ranking the cuts by impact vs. lifestyle sacrifice, and suggesting which savings to redirect to [specific goal].

Audit my subscription and recurring charge stack. Here are all my active subscriptions: [List each subscription: name, monthly cost, how often you use it (daily/weekly/monthly/rarely), what it gives you] Total monthly cost: [sum]. Help me: calculate the annual cost of this stack, identify subscriptions I am paying for but barely using, find overlapping services (e.g., two streaming services I could consolidate), rate each subscription by cost-per-use, suggest which to cancel, which to downgrade to a cheaper tier, and which to keep, and calculate my annual savings from the recommended changes.

Create a 6-month cash flow forecast for my personal finances. My income: [describe: salary, freelance, side hustle, investments - amounts and timing]. Known upcoming expenses: [list with dates: annual insurance, car registration, holiday spending, vacation, medical procedures, etc.]. Regular monthly expenses: [total amount]. Savings and investments: [current amounts in each account]. Build a month-by-month forecast showing: when I will have cash crunches, when I will have surplus, how to time large expenses to avoid overdrafts, which months I should save more vs. spend, and recommendations for smoothing my cash flow.

I recently got a raise from [old salary] to [new salary] (a [percentage]% increase). My current monthly expenses are [amount]. I am tempted to: [describe what you want to spend on: new car, nicer apartment, more dining out, etc.]. Before I inflate my lifestyle, help me: calculate how much of this raise I should save vs. spend (suggest a split), model two scenarios: (A) I keep my current lifestyle and invest the entire raise, and (B) I upgrade spending by [amount] and invest the rest - show where each puts me in 5 and 10 years, identify which lifestyle upgrades are worth it (genuinely improve quality of life) vs. hedonic treadmill spending, and create a "raise allocation plan" that balances enjoyment now with financial freedom later.

Help me build an emergency fund plan. My situation: monthly essential expenses (rent, food, insurance, utilities, minimum debt payments) total [amount]. My job stability is [describe: secure government job / stable corporate / startup / freelance / seasonal]. I currently have [amount] saved. My goal: [3 / 6 / 12] months of expenses. Help me: calculate my target emergency fund amount, create a savings plan to reach it in [timeframe], identify which account type to use (HYSA, money market, etc.) and why, define what counts as a "real emergency" vs. what does not, and plan for what to do with excess once the fund is fully built.

Review my investment portfolio and suggest improvements. My portfolio: [list each investment: name/type, amount, percentage of portfolio]. My age: [age]. Risk tolerance: [conservative / moderate / aggressive]. Time horizon: [years until I need this money]. Current annual contribution: [amount]. Goals: [retirement, house down payment, financial independence, kids' education]. Analyze: my current asset allocation vs. what it should be for my age and risk tolerance, any concentration risk (too much in one stock or sector), whether my expense ratios are too high, tax efficiency of my account types (taxable vs. IRA vs. 401k), and suggest a rebalancing plan with specific changes.

I am new to investing and overwhelmed by the options. My situation: age [age], income [amount], savings [amount available to invest], monthly amount I can invest [amount], debt [describe any], time horizon [years], risk tolerance [describe]. My biggest investing fears: [list]. Create a beginner investment strategy: which accounts to open first (and why, in priority order), a simple portfolio allocation (2-4 funds maximum), exactly how to set up automatic investing (step-by-step), how much to put in each investment, common beginner mistakes to avoid, and a reading list of 3 resources to deepen my knowledge.

I have [amount] to invest. Should I invest it all at once (lump sum) or spread it out over [timeframe] (dollar-cost averaging)? My situation: the money comes from [source: savings, inheritance, bonus, sale of property]. Current market conditions: [describe your perception]. My risk tolerance: [describe]. My time horizon: [years]. Analyze: the historical performance difference between lump sum vs. DCA, the psychological factors (will I panic if the market drops 20% right after investing everything?), a DCA schedule if I go that route (how much, how often, into what), a hybrid approach (invest X% now, DCA the rest), and the opportunity cost of keeping money in cash while DCA-ing.

Help me calculate how much I need to retire and whether I am on track. My details: current age [age], desired retirement age [age], current retirement savings [amount], annual contribution [amount], employer match [describe], expected annual return [percentage], current annual spending [amount], desired retirement lifestyle: [same as now / more modest / more lavish]. Calculate: my retirement number using the [4% rule / variable withdrawal], whether I am on track or behind, how much I need to save monthly to hit my target, the impact of retiring [5 years earlier / 5 years later], and how Social Security or other income sources change the picture. Show me the numbers, not just the answer.

I am deciding between index funds and actively managed funds for my [account type]. Compare these specific options: Option A: [fund name/ticker, expense ratio] Option B: [fund name/ticker, expense ratio] [Option C if applicable] Compare them on: expense ratios and what the fee difference costs me over [10/20/30] years on a [amount] investment, historical performance (what data is publicly known), tax efficiency, diversification, and tracking error (for index funds). Then give me your recommendation based on my situation: [age, time horizon, tax bracket, investment amount]. Show the math on how expense ratio differences compound.

Help me analyze [company name / ticker] as a potential investment using a fundamental analysis framework. I want to understand: what the company does (business model in simple terms), how it makes money (revenue streams), competitive advantages (moat), key financial metrics I should look at (P/E ratio, revenue growth, profit margins, debt levels, free cash flow), major risks and red flags, how it compares to competitors in its sector, and whether it is a value, growth, or income investment. I am NOT asking you to predict the stock price. I want a framework for doing my own research. My investing style is [value / growth / dividend / index-focused].

Create a debt payoff plan for me. My debts: [List each debt: name, balance, interest rate, minimum payment] My monthly income after expenses (available for extra debt payments): [amount]. Compare two strategies: debt avalanche (highest interest first) and debt snowball (smallest balance first). For each: create a month-by-month payoff timeline, calculate total interest paid, show when each debt gets eliminated, and calculate total time to become debt-free. Then recommend which strategy is better for my situation and explain why. Also identify if any debts should be refinanced or consolidated based on the interest rates.

I have credit card debt: [list each card with balance, APR, and minimum payment]. I have been offered these balance transfer options: [list each offer with intro APR, duration, transfer fee, regular APR after intro]. Analyze: which debts to transfer and to which offers, the total cost of each transfer scenario (fees vs. interest savings), a payoff plan that eliminates the debt before the intro APR expires, what happens if I cannot pay it off during the intro period (model the worst case), and whether there is a better option than balance transfers for my situation.

I have a mortgage with [balance remaining] at [interest rate] with [years remaining]. I have [extra monthly amount] available. Should I make extra mortgage payments or invest that money? My situation: tax bracket [bracket], whether I itemize deductions [yes/no], my expected investment return [percentage], my risk tolerance [describe], other debts [list], retirement savings status [on track / behind / ahead]. Run both scenarios over the remaining mortgage term: (A) Extra mortgage payments - show new payoff date and interest saved, (B) Invest the same amount - show projected portfolio value. Include the psychological and liquidity factors, not just the math.

Optimize my student loan repayment strategy. My loans: [List each loan: federal/private, balance, interest rate, current repayment plan] My income: [amount]. Family size: [number]. Career: [describe for PSLF eligibility]. Help me: compare standard repayment vs. income-driven plans (IBR, PAYE, REPAYE, ICR), calculate total paid under each plan (including tax bomb on forgiven amounts), evaluate whether I qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the math if I do, assess whether refinancing makes sense (and the federal benefits I would lose), and create a recommended strategy that minimizes total cost while managing monthly cash flow.

I want to call my credit card company to negotiate a lower interest rate on my [card name] currently at [APR]. My payment history: [describe: always on time, occasional late, etc.]. My credit score: [approximate]. How long I have been a customer: [years]. My current balance: [amount]. Other offers I have received: [mention any competing offers]. Write: a phone call script including what to say when I first connect, how to make my case, specific numbers to request, what to say if they refuse the first time, an escalation strategy (ask for retention department), and a backup plan if they say no entirely.

Should I consolidate my debts? Current debts: [List each: type, balance, rate, monthly payment] Total monthly payments: [sum]. Consolidation offer: [describe: personal loan at X%, home equity loan, debt management plan, etc.]. Evaluate: total cost comparison (current path vs. consolidation), monthly payment comparison, risks of the consolidation option (especially if secured by home equity), whether I will actually change the behavior that created the debt (honest assessment needed), and a recommendation: consolidate, do not consolidate, or a hybrid approach. Flag any red flags in the consolidation offer.

Create a year-end tax optimization checklist for my situation. My tax profile: filing status [single/married/head of household], approximate income [amount], state [state], employment type [W-2 / self-employed / both], major life events this year [marriage, baby, home purchase, job change, etc.], current retirement contributions [amounts and account types], investment accounts [taxable, IRA, 401k balances]. Generate a checklist of every tax optimization move I should consider before December 31: retirement contribution maximization, tax-loss harvesting opportunities, charitable giving strategies, HSA contributions, estimated tax payment review, and any deductions I might be missing. Prioritize by dollar impact.

I am self-employed with projected annual income of [amount]. My business type is [sole proprietor / LLC / S-Corp]. Business expenses: [list major categories and amounts]. Help me: estimate my total tax burden (income tax + self-employment tax), identify all deductions I can legitimately claim, evaluate whether an S-Corp election would save me money (show the math), set up a quarterly estimated tax payment schedule, recommend a retirement account strategy (SEP-IRA, Solo 401k, etc.) that maximizes tax deferral, and identify any credits I might qualify for. Flag anything that requires a CPA vs. what I can handle myself.

Should I do a Roth conversion this year? My situation: age [age], current tax bracket [bracket], traditional IRA/401k balance [amount], expected retirement tax bracket [bracket estimate], years until retirement [number], current year income [amount], other Roth accounts [balances]. Analyze: the tax cost of converting [amount] this year, the break-even point (how many years until the Roth growth outweighs the tax paid), whether a partial conversion makes more sense (convert just enough to stay in my current bracket), the impact on Medicare premiums (IRMAA) if I am near 65, and a multi-year conversion strategy if the full amount is too much for one year.

I need to manage capital gains taxes on my investments. My situation: [describe gains - short-term and long-term, realized and unrealized]. Losses I can harvest: [describe any losing positions]. My income puts me in the [bracket] tax bracket. Planned sales this year: [describe]. Help me: calculate my estimated capital gains tax liability, identify tax-loss harvesting opportunities (and wash sale rules to avoid), time my sales optimally between this year and next, evaluate whether charitable giving of appreciated shares makes sense, and model the difference between selling this year vs. next year. Include state capital gains tax for [state].

I am [retired / planning for retirement] and need a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy. My accounts: taxable brokerage [balance], traditional IRA/401k [balance], Roth IRA [balance], pension [amount/month], Social Security [amount/month, starting at age X]. My annual spending need: [amount]. Create a withdrawal order strategy that: minimizes lifetime taxes, manages my tax bracket year by year, accounts for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), considers the impact on Social Security taxation, and preserves the tax-free Roth account as long as possible. Model the first 10 years showing which account to pull from each year and why.

Calculate and analyze my net worth. My assets: [List: savings accounts, investments, retirement accounts, home value, car value, other assets - with amounts] My liabilities: [List: mortgage, car loan, student loans, credit cards, other debts - with amounts] Calculate my net worth. Then analyze: how it compares to benchmarks for my age [age] and income [income], what percentage is in liquid vs. illiquid assets, my debt-to-asset ratio, the biggest risk in my balance sheet, and suggest 3 specific moves that would most improve my net worth over the next 12 months. If I provide last year's numbers too, show the trend.

Help me analyze a major purchase decision. I am considering buying: [describe: new car, home, education program, business equipment, etc.]. The cost: [price] with [financing terms if applicable]. My current financial situation: income [amount], savings [amount], monthly expenses [amount], existing debt [describe]. Analyze: the true total cost (including interest, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, opportunity cost of the money), whether I can afford it without compromising my financial goals, buy vs. [lease/rent/alternative] comparison, the optimal timing and financing strategy, and a "sleep test" - if the market dropped 30% the day after this purchase, would I regret it?

Should I rent or buy a home? My situation: current rent [amount], home I am considering [price], down payment available [amount], estimated mortgage rate [percentage], estimated property taxes [amount/year], estimated insurance [amount/year], estimated maintenance [amount/year], HOA fees [amount/month if applicable], how long I plan to stay [years], my tax bracket [bracket], the local market trend [describe]. Run a complete rent vs. buy comparison over my planned stay: monthly cost comparison (all-in, not just mortgage vs. rent), wealth building comparison (equity + appreciation vs. invested savings), break-even point (how long until buying becomes cheaper), and the scenarios where renting wins and where buying wins for my specific situation.

Evaluate the financial feasibility of a side income idea. My idea: [describe]. Startup costs: [list]. Ongoing costs: [list]. Time investment: [hours per week]. My current salary: [amount]. My available time: [hours per week]. My relevant skills: [list]. Analyze: realistic revenue potential in months 1-3, 6, and 12, the effective hourly rate compared to my day job, break-even timeline, tax implications of the additional income, opportunity cost (what else could I do with that time?), and a go/no-go recommendation. If go: a minimum viable version I could test in 30 days with under [dollar amount] investment.

Calculate my Financial Independence (FI) number - when I will have enough to make work optional. My details: age [age], annual spending [amount], current investments [amount], annual savings [amount], expected return [percentage], other income sources in the future [Social Security, pension, rental income - with amounts and start dates]. Calculate: my FI number (25x annual spending using the 4% rule), my current FI percentage (how far along I am), my projected FI date at current savings rate, what happens if I reduce spending by [amount], increase savings by [amount], or both, and a "coast FI" number (the amount where I could stop saving and still retire at [age] from growth alone).

Help me build a diversified passive income portfolio. My situation: capital available to invest [amount], additional monthly investment capacity [amount], risk tolerance [conservative/moderate/aggressive], time horizon [years], desired monthly passive income target [amount]. Evaluate these passive income streams for my situation: dividend stocks/ETFs, REITs, bonds/bond funds, high-yield savings, rental property, peer-to-peer lending, and digital products. For each: realistic annual yield, minimum capital required, time investment to set up and maintain, risk level, tax treatment, and liquidity. Then recommend a portfolio allocation that targets my monthly income goal with realistic timelines.

Analyze a potential rental property investment. The property: [address or description], purchase price [amount], estimated rent [amount/month], property taxes [amount/year], insurance [amount/year], estimated maintenance [amount/year], HOA [amount/month], property management [percentage if applicable]. My financing: down payment [amount], mortgage rate [percentage], term [years]. Calculate: monthly cash flow, cash-on-cash return, cap rate, total return (cash flow + appreciation + principal paydown), the 1% rule test, break-even occupancy rate, and a stress test: what happens if rent drops 15% or a major repair costs [amount]. Include a go/no-go recommendation.

Help me create a digital product for passive income. My expertise is in [field]. My audience: [describe who you can help]. Skills I have: [writing, design, video, coding, teaching, etc.]. Time available to create: [hours per week for X weeks]. Evaluate these digital product ideas for my situation: online course, ebook/guide, templates/worksheets, software tool/app, membership community, printables. For each: estimated creation time, realistic price point, distribution platform recommendations, marketing requirements, and projected monthly revenue at different sales volumes. Recommend the best option for my skills and timeline, and create a 30-day launch plan.

Build a dividend growth investment strategy for me. My investment capital: [amount]. Monthly additions: [amount]. Time horizon: [years]. Income goal: [amount/month in dividends]. Current dividend portfolio: [list holdings if any]. Create a strategy that: targets both current yield and dividend growth rate, diversifies across sectors, balances high-yield stable payers with lower-yield high-growth payers, includes a DRIP (dividend reinvestment) plan for the accumulation phase, projects when I will reach my income goal, and models the portfolio 5, 10, and 20 years out showing both portfolio value and annual dividend income.

Help me calculate and set my freelance rates. My situation: skill set [describe], experience level [years], target annual income [amount], estimated billable hours per week [hours], weeks I want to work per year [weeks], business expenses [list with amounts: software, insurance, equipment, etc.], self-employment tax rate [percentage]. Calculate: my minimum hourly rate to hit my income target, a day rate and project rate equivalent, how my rate compares to market rates for [skill] in [market], pricing for three tiers (budget, standard, premium) with what each includes, and the math behind why I should raise my rates by [percentage] next quarter.

Create a 12-month income diversification plan. My current situation: primary income [source and amount], savings [amount], skills [list], interests that could generate income [list], time available outside primary work [hours/week]. I want to add [1-3] additional income streams. Design a phased plan: Month 1-3: research and prepare (which income streams to pursue and why), Month 4-6: launch and test (minimum viable versions), Month 7-9: optimize what is working, cut what is not, Month 10-12: scale the winners. For each income stream suggestion: realistic first-year income, time investment required, startup cost, and how it complements (not competes with) my primary income. End with monthly milestones and a total projected additional income at month 12.

I have a [job offer / annual review] coming up and I want to negotiate my salary. Current salary: [amount]. The offer or expected range: [amount]. My research shows market rate for [job title] in [city] is [range]. My qualifications: [years of experience, key achievements, certifications, special skills]. The company's situation: [what you know about budget, your leverage, how much they need you]. Write: a negotiation script for the actual conversation, 3 counter-offer options (salary only, salary + bonus, lower salary + equity/benefits), responses for "that is outside our budget," "we cannot go higher," and "let me check with my manager," the specific number to anchor at (and the psychology behind it), and a walkaway point with how to communicate it professionally.