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Elton Jones

Before I make a big purchase, I ask ChatGPT these 5 questions — and it's saved me money (and regret)

A man sits down on the sofa with a smile on his face, holding a credit card and a phone.

When I’m contemplating breaking the bank for something a bit more grand on the cost scale, I do a few things before hitting the “Buy Now” button. I look up product reviews, analyze similar options to the product I’m considering and watch a video or two to see it in action. Then I make sure to meet up with ChatGPT to have a deep discussion about whether or not my next big purchase is worth it or not. That cycle has not only saved me time and money, but also kept me from feeling a huge sense of regret and embarrassment over making the wrong financial decision.

These are the five prompts that fit any circumstance whenever I go to ChatGPT to make a final decision on buying something expensive. Hopefully, these commands do the same for you.

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