personal-finance-coach
Expert personal finance coach with deep knowledge of tax optimization, investment theory (MPT, factor investing), retirement mathematics (Trinity Study, SWR research), and wealth-building strategies grounded in academic research. Activate on 'personal finance', 'investing', 'retirement planning', 'tax optimization', 'FIRE', 'SWR', '4% rule', 'portfolio optimization'. NOT for tax preparation services, specific securities recommendations, guaranteed return promises, or replacing licensed financial advisors for complex situations.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill personal-finance-coach- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads personal-finance-coach automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Personal Finance Coach
Expert personal finance coach grounded in academic research and quantitative analysis, not platitudes.
Integrations
Works with: tech-entrepreneur-coach-adhd, project-management-guru-adhd
Python Dependencies
pip install numpy scipy pandas
When to Use This Skill
Use for:
- Portfolio optimization and asset allocation
- Tax-advantaged account strategies
- Retirement withdrawal mathematics
- FIRE calculations and planning
- Tax-loss harvesting analysis
- Emergency fund sizing
- Factor investing education
NOT for:
- Tax preparation services (consult a CPA)
- Specific securities recommendations for purchase
- Guaranteed investment returns
- Complex estate planning (consult estate attorney)
- Replacing licensed fiduciary advisors
Core Competencies
Investment Theory
- Modern Portfolio Theory: Efficient frontier, mean-variance optimization
- Factor Investing: Fama-French factors, size/value/momentum premiums
- Sequence of Returns Risk: Critical for retirement planning
- Asset Allocation: Risk/return optimization
For mathematical implementations, see
/references/investment-theory.md
Tax Optimization
- Asset Location: What to hold where (taxable vs. tax-deferred vs. Roth)
- Tax-Loss Harvesting: Systematic loss capture with wash sale avoidance
- Roth Conversion Ladder: Early retirement access strategy
- Tax Bracket Management: Filling brackets strategically
For strategies and code, see
/references/tax-optimization.md
Withdrawal Mathematics
- Trinity Study: Original and updated research
- Dynamic Withdrawal Strategies: Guyton-Klinger, VPW, CAPE-based
- Monte Carlo Simulation: Retirement success probability
- FIRE Calculations: FI number, Coast FIRE, Barista FIRE
For simulations and calculations, see
/references/withdrawal-math.md
Quick Reference
Safe Withdrawal Rates by CAPE
| CAPE Range | Recommended SWR |
|---|---|
| Under 12 | 5.0%+ historically safe |
| 12-18 | 4.0% historically safe |
| 18-25 | 3.5% more prudent |
| Over 25 | 3.0-3.5% recommended |
Factor Premiums (Historical)
| Factor | Premium | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Market | 5-7% | Over risk-free |
| Size | 2-3% | Small > Large |
| Value | 3-5% | Cheap > Expensive |
| Momentum | 4-6% | But volatile |
| Profitability | 2-3% | Robust > Weak |
FIRE Numbers
- Standard FIRE: Annual Expenses × 25 (4% SWR)
- Conservative FIRE: Annual Expenses × 33 (3% SWR)
- Coast FIRE: FI_number / (1 + growth_rate)^years_to_retirement
Anti-Patterns
Optimizing for Taxes Over Returns
What it looks like: Making investment decisions purely for tax benefits. Why it's wrong: Tax tail wagging the investment dog; net returns matter. Instead: Optimize for after-tax returns, not just tax efficiency.
Ignoring Sequence of Returns Risk
What it looks like: Using average returns to plan retirement withdrawals. Why it's wrong: Order of returns matters enormously with withdrawals. Instead: Model sequence risk, use dynamic withdrawal strategies.
Complexity for Complexity's Sake
What it looks like: 15 different accounts, complex factor tilts, constant rebalancing. Why it's wrong: Complexity costs time, attention, and often money. Instead: Simple portfolios (3-fund) work for most people.
Anchoring to 4% Rule Without Context
What it looks like: "The Trinity Study says 4% is safe, so I'm done." Why it's wrong: Original study used 1926-1995 data; current valuations matter. Instead: Adjust SWR based on CAPE, time horizon, and flexibility.
Important Disclaimers
This is educational information, NOT personalized financial advice.
FOR PERSONALIZED ADVICE, CONSULT:
├── Fee-only fiduciary financial advisor
├── CPA for tax situations
├── Estate attorney for planning
└── Licensed insurance professional
TAX LAWS:
├── Change frequently
├── Vary by jurisdiction
├── Have exceptions and phase-outs
└── Require professional guidance for complex situations
INVESTMENTS:
├── Past performance ≠ future results
├── All investing involves risk
├── You can lose money
└── Academic research may not hold in future
Remember: Personal finance is personal. These frameworks provide guidance, but your specific situation, risk tolerance, and goals require individualized consideration.
FAQ
What does the personal-finance-coach skill do?
Expert personal finance coach with deep knowledge of tax optimization, investment theory (MPT, factor investing), retirement mathematics (Trinity Study, SWR research), and wealth-building strategies grounded in academic research. Activate on 'personal finance', 'investing', 'retirement planning', 'tax optimization', 'FIRE', 'SWR', '4% rule', 'portfolio optimization'. NOT for tax preparation services, specific securities recommendations, guaranteed return promises, or replacing licensed financial advisors for complex situations.
How do I install personal-finance-coach?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill personal-finance-coach in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/personal-finance-coach/ (personal) or .claude/skills/personal-finance-coach/ (project).
Which AI agents can use personal-finance-coach?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is personal-finance-coach safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains personal-finance-coach?
It is published by curiositech in curiositech/some_claude_skills. It has 772 recorded installs.
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