AI for budget-friendly shopping

AI shopping assistants

The future of budget-friendly shopping is here with AI shopping assistants. These tools, such as the shopping pane in Microsoft Edge, offer savvy-shopping features like price comparison, coupon finders, price drop alerts, pricing insights, and even cashback. Learn how each money-saver works below:

• Price comparison: Scans the internet for the best deals, locating the lowest price for an item or service.
• Price drop alerts: Watches prices for you, sending a notification when a price drops.
• Pricing insights: Shows how prices changed over time, which might predict when to get the best deal.
• Coupon finders: Automatically locates available online coupons and promotions.
• Cashback: Provides points for shopping-related activities, which can be traded in for or used like cash.

Whether you’re looking for ways to save money online or in person, AI shopping assistants provide ideas, info, and deals to keep you on budget.

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AI shopping prompts

AI-powered search and generative AI are also powerful shopping tools. Looking for budget-friendly tips and strategies? Just ask AI. Wondering which stores have the best prices on certain types of items? With a quick prompt, these AI tools analyze available information to guide you to the lowest price tags.

Try prompts like these to find shopping deals and much more with AI:

• Save on groceries: Make a table that includes the prices for each item on this grocery list at the five stores closest to [location]. In the final row, tally up how much I would spend at each store: [grocery list]. Bold the lowest price for each item.
• Save on birthday party prep: I’m throwing a child’s birthday party. Give me tips for keeping costs down. There will be 20 guests (10 children and 10 adults), and the party will be at our home. Create a budget for food, entertainment, and decorations.
• Save on a car purchase: I’m buying a used car. Help me find the best deal for a [make, model, and year]. Tell me the best time of year to purchase this car, how to negotiate for a lower price, and current interest rates with an excellent credit score.
• Compare promotions: Compare Black Friday promotions running at department stores near me. Which stores have the best deals, how long will they last, and which items are best priced?
• Compare services: Make a table of the top-rated dog walkers in my neighborhood. Include columns with the average cost of a 20-minute walk, average rating, best review, worst review, and distance from my location.
• Find discounts: Make a list of student discounts near [location]. Include the specific discount and any limitations.

Whether you’re hunting for a bargain on something special or trying to lower your weekly grocery costs, AI tools provide multiple ways to save money while shopping. Want to know what else you can do with AI? Head to the Everyday AI hub for inspiration.