How People Are Using AI To Create A Debt Free Plan
Staring at a mountain of debt can feel paralyzing. When you don't know where to start, taking that first step seems impossible. But what if your guide out of debt wasn't a person, but an AI? That's exactly the path a growing number of people are taking, using ChatGPT to create clear, actionable plans to regain financial control.
From Financial Despair to a Clear Plan
Meet Jenn Allan, a realtor from Delaware. A few years ago, she found herself buried in debt. Her journey to financial freedom, which she shares on her TikTok account, took a powerful turn when she decided to ask an AI for help.
After a "traumatic birth" in 2023 that left her daughter in the NICU and Allan battling severe postpartum depression, she had to step away from work. In that time, credit card debt quickly mounted to $23,000. Feeling desperate and overwhelmed, she turned to a tool many are using for everything from writing emails to planning trips: ChatGPT.
The AI Prompt That Sparked a Change
You don't need to be a tech wizard to get started. Allan’s prompt to the chatbot was refreshingly honest and simple, as she shared with the Daily Mail:
“I am in credit card debt, I don’t know how much credit card debt I am in but I need to do something about it and I don’t know where to start.”
This single sentence was enough for ChatGPT to provide a structured starting point.
ChatGPT's Actionable 30-Day Debt Challenge
The AI's first piece of advice was crucial: get organized. It suggested Allan create a “debt repayment tracker in Google Sheets” to finally see the full scope of her debt.
From there, it laid out a 30-day plan where she would tackle a new task each day. This approach of breaking a huge goal into small, daily actions made the process feel manageable. “Some of the ideas actually made me money right away — and [overall it] kept me accountable every day,” she said.
Beyond the daily tasks, ChatGPT also helped her:
- Discover new side hustles for extra cash.
- Find meal ideas to encourage cooking at home and save money.
The Results: A $12,000 Debt Reduction
By consistently following the AI-generated plan, the 35-year-old mother made incredible progress. As of July 2025, she had successfully paid off $12,000 of her debt—cutting it by more than half.
A Growing Trend: Others Join the AI Debt-Free Journey
Jenn Allan isn't alone. This innovative approach to personal finance is gaining traction. TikTok user @budgeting.out.loud is also using ChatGPT to tackle her finances. She set an ambitious goal to pay off $26,503 in just 9 months.
“Being debt-free is the dream. Being financially free is the dream and doing it as fast as possible is the goal,” she declared in a video. Thanks to her AI-assisted plan, she has already cleared over $2,000 of her debt.
For many, AI is becoming an accessible, non-judgmental first step toward financial literacy and freedom.
