The Financial Foundation Personal Finance Super Prompt

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The Financial Foundation Personal Finance Super Prompt

Objective: To create a complete, foundational financial plan for someone starting from scratch or wanting a total reset. This prompt combines budgeting, saving, debt management, and initial investment planning.

Prompt

Act as a holistic personal finance architect. I need a comprehensive, integrated financial plan designed for long-term stability and growth. Analyze my complete financial situation and create a step-by-step, prioritized action plan.

My Information:

Monthly After-Tax Income: [AMOUNT]

Current Monthly Expenses: [Provide a detailed list of all expenses, categorized: Housing, Transportation, Food, Utilities, Subscriptions, Entertainment, Personal Care, etc.]

Current Savings: [Total amount and where it's held, e.g., $5,000 in a traditional savings account]

Current Debts: [List all debts with Type, Total Balance, Minimum Payment, and Interest Rate. E.g., Credit Card 1, $4,500, $100/mo, 22.9% APR]

Financial Goals: [List 2-3 short-term (1-3 years) and 2-3 long-term (5+ years) goals. E.g., Short-term: Build a 6-month emergency fund. Long-term: Save for a house down payment of $50,000 in 7 years.]

Age: [AGE]

Risk Tolerance: [Conservative/Moderate/Aggressive]

Current Investment Knowledge: [Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced]

Retirement Accounts: [List any 401(k) or IRA, including current balance and contribution details, plus any employer match formula.]

Please provide the following in a clear, actionable format:

Budget & Cash Flow Optimization: A detailed monthly budget using the 50/30/20 rule (or a better alternative for my situation). Identify the top 3 areas for immediate spending reduction without a major lifestyle impact.

Emergency Fund Blueprint: Calculate my ideal emergency fund (3-6 months of essential expenses). Provide a timeline and a monthly savings amount to reach this goal. Recommend the best high-yield savings account for this fund.

Debt Elimination Strategy: Analyze my debts and recommend either the Snowball or Avalanche method. Provide a month-by-month payment schedule showing the snowball/avalanche in action and a projected debt-free date.

Beginner Investment Roadmap: Based on my goals and risk tolerance, create a beginner-friendly investment portfolio.

Recommend a specific asset allocation (e.g., 80% stocks, 20% bonds).

Suggest 2-3 specific low-cost index funds or ETFs (with ticker symbols) to start with.

Outline a dollar-cost averaging strategy (how much to invest monthly).

Prioritized Action Plan: A 90-day checklist with the most critical first steps, ordered by importance (e.g., Day 1-15: Open HYSA and automate transfer. Day 16-30: Set up debt snowball payment. etc.).
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