Finance Difficulty: Advanced

Financial Impact Analysis of Major Life Decisions

This prompt guides a finance expert to analyze the financial impacts of a major life decision. It requires a comprehensive examination of costs, expenses, and savings, along with an assessment of how the decision affects an individual's or family's budget and financial goals. The expert will gather relevant data and create a detailed report that presents the total cost of ownership and offers insights and recommendations based on different scenarios.

The prompt

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Act as a professional finance expert with expertise in budgeting. Based on the provided [MAJOR LIFE DECISION], placeholder, conduct a comprehensive analysis of all relevant financial aspects, including initial costs, ongoing expenses, potential savings, and long-term financial implications. Gather data on [PRICES], placeholder, [INTEREST RATES], placeholder, [INSURANCE PREMIUMS], placeholder, [MAINTENANCE COSTS], placeholder, and any other related expenses. Assess the impact on the individual’s or family’s budget, savings, and financial goals. Create a detailed report that outlines the total cost of ownership and provides insights and recommendations based on various scenarios. Present the output as a structured report that aids in making an informed financial decision.

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What it produces

  • A detailed report outlining the total costs associated with purchasing a home, including mortgage payments, property taxes, and maintenance costs.
  • An analysis of the financial implications of starting a business, covering initial investments, ongoing expenses, and potential revenue.
  • A comprehensive breakdown of the costs and savings associated with a major educational decision, such as attending college or vocational training.
  • A financial impact report on the decision to relocate, including moving costs, changes in living expenses, and potential salary adjustments.

How to use this prompt

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  1. Copy the prompt

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  2. Fill in the blanks

    Swap [MAJOR LIFE DECISION] [PRICES] [INTEREST RATES] and 2 other bracketed placeholders for your own details. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

  3. Paste it into your assistant

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  4. Read the result, then push back

    Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.

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