When You Want · Volume 01 · Printed companion
When You Want to Take Control of Your Money
You are in the right place. This is the companion page printed in the book: whenseries.com/companion/want-01/.
For a balance you know and bills you do not, a budget that misses an ordinary week, and a money conversation that becomes personal before the figures are clear. Start with a smaller question than sorting everything out.
Use the prompt in the book
Choose a chapter and a prompt title that fit today. The numbers on this page match the book.
Type the starting prompt into a text chat. Replace the square brackets with your own context. Leave out names, identifying details and private documents.
Choose a follow-up, correct an assumption, or ask for a smaller step. Stop when the conversation has done enough.
Lines worth keeping nearby:
- Ask me one question at a time.
- That is too general. Use the details I have given you.
- You are assuming something I have not said. Check with me first.
The book is complete on its own. All 64 conversations, follow-ups and stopping points are in the printed pages. This public page helps you use them. It does not stand in for the book.
Chapters in this book
- 01See where you stand
- 02Make a plan you can use
- 03Make spending decisions with room to think
- 04Get the facts and support for debt
- 05Give future money a purpose
- 06Talk about money with other people
- 07Prepare for consequential money decisions
- 08Keep the useful parts working
Keep the choices yours
The book cannot create money, settle a debt, or choose a financial product. Check figures yourself, and use qualified advice where the decision is consequential.
These exercises support reflection and practical planning. They do not provide diagnosis, therapy, or individual legal, financial or medical advice. An AI can misunderstand, invent details or agree too readily. You can reject its suggestions. If there is immediate danger, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, contact your local emergency or health service. In the UK, call 999 in an emergency. A prompt is not emergency support.
Public sources
These are independent organisations. They are not part of the When series, and a page here is not personal advice.
- MoneyHelper budget planner
A free planner from the official MoneyHelper service. Check the figures yourself.
- MoneyHelper debt advice locator
Finds free debt advice. This book does not settle a debt or choose a financial product.
- Citizens Advice
Independent advice on money, work and consumer problems.
Text and artwork were developed with AI assistance. Editorial responsibility remains with Shane Stanford. The series is independently produced and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI.