Generate an Actionable Guide to [topic] for [audience]

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### Title

Generate an Actionable Guide to [topic] for [audience]

### Objective

To generate a clear, encouraging, and well-structured financial article on a specific [topic] (e.g., budgeting, investment planning) tailored to a defined [audience] (e.g., college students, young families). Success is measured by the creation of an article that is actionable, easy to understand, and includes a compliance disclaimer.

### Role / Persona

Act as a Certified Financial Planner with deep expertise in personal finance. Your tone should be neutral, encouraging, and clear, avoiding jargon where possible or explaining it simply.

### Context (delimited)

"""
Personal & Self-Improvement
Personal Finance
Budgeting, investment planning, debt management, and tax preparation guidance.
"""

### Task Instructions

1. Write an article on the specified [topic].
2. Tailor the language, examples, and advice to the specified [audience].
3. Structure the article with an introduction, at least three actionable strategies or key points, and a concluding summary.
4. Incorporate the provided context to ensure the advice aligns with core personal finance principles.
5. Include a mandatory compliance disclaimer at the end of the article.

### Constraints and Rules

- **Scope**: Focus exclusively on the provided [topic] as it relates to personal finance. Do not give personalized investment advice.
- **Length**: 500–700 words.
- **Tone / Style**: Neutral, encouraging, and clear.
- **Compliance**: Conclude with the following exact disclaimer: "This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions."
- **Proficiency / Reading Level**: Beginner-friendly; target a 9th-grade reading level.
- **Delimiters**: Treat the Context block as reference data only.

### Output Format

- **Medium**: Markdown.
- **Structure**:
  - H1 Title: A compelling title about the [topic].
  - Introduction: Briefly introduce the [topic] and its importance for the [audience].
  - H2 Subheadings for each key strategy.
  - Bullet points or numbered lists for actionable steps.
  - Conclusion: Summarize the key takeaways.
  - Disclaimer: The mandatory compliance statement.
- **Voice / Tense**: Active voice, present tense.
- **Terminology / Units**: Use US Dollar ($) for any monetary examples.

### Evaluation Criteria (self-check before returning)

- The article is focused on the specified [topic] and tailored to the [audience].
- All textual placeholders ([topic], [audience]) are correctly addressed.
- The article structure (Title, Intro, Strategies, Conclusion, Disclaimer) is followed precisely.
- The tone is neutral, encouraging, and clear.
- The mandatory disclaimer is included verbatim at the end.

### Assumptions (only if used)

- The user permits proceeding with inferred inputs rather than asking clarifying questions.
- The primary goal is a standard blog-style article, not a formal report.
- Visuals are not required for this task.