Spend less on groceries, shopping & energy

Price alerts, price adjustments, meal plans, cheaper electricity plans and car-buying help. Pick one, copy the prompt, and follow the steps.

What do these labels mean?
  • Free No cost at all.
  • Free option available Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this.
  • Costs money You pay a set price or subscription.
  • Takes a cut of savings Charges a percentage of what it saves you.
  • Time · Difficulty Our estimates for a typical first try, not guarantees.
  • Reported What the linked source says happened, often self-reported. Your results will vary.

Reported£173 saved on one grocery shop

Cut your grocery bill with an AI meal plan built around your pantry

Ask AI for a weekly budget meal plan and shopping list that uses what you already have.

20–30 min a week (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Check price history and set drop alerts before you buy on Amazon

Use free price-history trackers to avoid buying at a fake 'sale' price and get alerts when items hit your target.

5 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Request a price adjustment after a price drop

Some retailers refund the difference if a price drops shortly after you buy. AI can check the policy and draft the request.

10–15 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Pick a cheaper electricity plan using your real usage data

In deregulated markets like Texas, feed your smart-meter usage and the plans' fact labels (EFLs) to AI to estimate true yearly cost.

30–45 min (estimated time)Medium difficulty (estimate)

Free (No cost at all)

Home & Everyday Spending

Reported$4,200 dealer discount

Negotiate a car purchase by email with AI help

Use AI to research local prices and incentives, compare out-the-door quotes and play dealers against each other, all in writing.

2–5 hrs over a few days (estimated time)Involved difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

Reported outcomeLong-ignored repairs fixed after an AI-drafted letter

Push back on a rent increase or renewal with an AI-drafted letter

Turn your payment history, local rents and unresolved repairs into a calm, specific counteroffer before you sign a lease renewal.

30–60 min (estimated time)Medium difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Bill Negotiation

ReportedGym cancelled and pending payments waived

Cancel a hard-to-quit gym membership with an AI-drafted letter

When a gym makes cancelling difficult, a short, firm written notice drafted with AI (sent with proof of delivery) can end the charges.

15–20 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Subscriptions & Refunds

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Track any product's price with Google price-drop alerts

Google Search can track a product's price across stores and alert you when it drops. AI can help you decide your target price.

5 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Compare grocery unit prices to catch shrinkflation and fake bulk deals

Unit prices (per ounce, per count) show the real cost. AI can turn a photo or list of shelf tags into a cheapest-per-unit ranking.

5–10 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Check whether a 'sale' price is really a deal before you buy

Inflated 'was' prices make ordinary prices look like discounts. Use price history plus AI to judge a deal.

5 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Use store price-match policies at checkout, with AI checking the fine print

Many retailers match qualifying competitor prices. AI can read the policy and tell you whether your deal qualifies before you ask.

5–10 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Decide whether a refurbished or open-box deal is worth it

Certified refurbished and open-box items can cost less. AI can compare warranty, return window and condition against new.

10 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Catch checkout scanner overcharges by having AI check your receipt

Scanned prices don't always match shelf or advertised prices. AI can compare your receipt with the prices you saw.

5 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Price Tracking

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Check whether your household qualifies for SNAP food benefits

SNAP helps eligible households buy groceries. AI can explain the rules in plain English and help you prepare an application.

20–30 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Taxes & Benefits

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Claim 2025 home energy tax credits (they ended for 2026 installs)

Energy-efficient home improvements and solar installed in 2025 may still qualify for federal credits on your 2025 return, but not 2026 installs.

30–45 min (estimated time)Medium difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Taxes & Benefits

EstimateEstimated £626/yr saving from a tariff switch

Ask your energy supplier which rate plan fits how you actually use power

Time-of-use or variable plans can be cheaper if your usage fits them. AI can analyze your usage and prepare questions for your supplier.

30–45 min (estimated time)Medium difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Apply for LIHEAP help with heating, cooling or overdue energy bills

The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with energy bills and crises. AI can help you apply.

30–60 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Check if you qualify for free home weatherization upgrades

The DOE Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy efficiency upgrades to eligible low-income households.

20–30 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Compare moving company quotes and spot moving scams with AI

Have AI compare written moving estimates side by side and check for scam signs, then verify the mover with the FMCSA.

30–45 min (estimated time)Medium difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Cut your water bill by finding leaks with an AI-guided checklist

Running toilets, dripping faucets and hidden leaks can raise water bills. AI can turn your bill history and a quick meter test into a leak hunt.

30 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Check your products for recalls and get free repairs, replacements or refunds

Recalled products often come with a free fix, replacement or refund. AI can turn a list of what you own into a recall check.

15–20 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Build a realistic monthly budget from your bank statements with AI

Have AI categorize three months of transactions, show where money actually goes, and suggest a few specific cuts.

30 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

GuideSteps + prompt · no verified example yet

Check if your rent increase is legal before you agree to it

Some states and cities cap rent increases or require long written notice. Check the rules where you live, then push back in writing if the increase breaks them.

20–30 min (estimated time)Easy difficulty (estimate)

Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this)

Home & Everyday Spending

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