Getting Started with Claude

An AI assistant for the paperwork, the job search, the side business, and the 2 a.m. questions

Our Recommendation

WomenPartyUSA recommends Claude Pro, an AI assistant made by Anthropic, for $20 a month (U.S. price). A free version is also available at claude.ai.

Members subscribe and pay Anthropic directly. WomenPartyUSA does not pay for or reimburse subscriptions.

WomenPartyUSA is not affiliated with Anthropic and receives no payment, commission, or referral fee for this recommendation.

Claude is not a WomenPartyUSA product. We did not build it and we do not run it. We recommend it because it is a practical tool that can save you time and money, and because we think every woman should have a capable assistant in her pocket.

Free or Pro: Which Is Right for You?

Claude Free

Cost: $0
Usage: daily limits. You may need to wait a few hours after heavy use.
Busy times: standard access
Best for: trying it out, or occasional questions

Claude Pro

Cost: $20 per month in the U.S., with a discount for paying yearly. Prices vary by country.
Usage: more usage per session than Free, so fewer interruptions.
Busy times: priority access when traffic is high
Best for: regular use: job searches, running a business, ongoing projects

Plans and prices are set by Anthropic and can change. Check claude.ai/upgrade for current details before you subscribe. You can cancel a monthly plan at any time.

What Claude Is Good For

Benefits and paperwork: reading a denial letter, explaining a form, drafting an appeal
Work: resumes, cover letters, interview practice, asking for a raise
Small business and side income: pricing, a simple business plan, customer emails, social posts
Money basics: building a budget, understanding a bill or a loan offer
Understanding the news: a plain-language summary of a law, a court ruling, or a news story
Learning new skills: the basics of AI, crypto, and new technology, explained at your pace
Everyday life: meal plans on a budget, travel plans, a hard email you have been putting off

What to Know Before You Start

Claude won’t take sides in politics. On political questions it gives a balanced picture of different views. It will not argue for WomenPartyUSA or any other party, and that is by design.
Double-check anything important. Claude can make mistakes. For legal, medical, tax, or money decisions, use its answer as a starting point and confirm with a professional or an official source.
Protect your private information. Don’t type in your Social Security number, bank or card numbers, or passwords. You can black out those details before uploading a document.
You are in charge. Claude drafts and explains, but you decide what to send, sign, or submit.

Getting Started in 4 Steps

Go to claude.ai on your computer, or download the Claude app on your phone (iPhone or Android).
Create a free account with your email.
Optional: to upgrade, go to claude.ai/upgrade and choose Pro.
Start a new chat and paste in the “About Me” paragraph below, then try one of the starter prompts.

Your “About Me” Paragraph

Copy this into the start of a new chat so Claude knows how to help you. Fill in the brackets, and leave out anything you would rather not share.

I’m [your first name], and I live in [city/state]. I work as [your job, or “I’m looking for work”]. I want help that is clear, practical, and in plain language, with no jargon. When something affects my money, health, or legal rights, tell me what I should double-check and who I can ask. If you need more information to give me a good answer, ask me first.

Tip: on claude.ai you can also save details like this in your settings so you don’t have to paste them every time.

10 Starter Prompts

Copy any prompt, fill in the brackets, and paste it into Claude.

1. Understand a letter

I got this letter from [agency or company]. Explain in plain language what it says, what they want from me, any deadlines, and what my options are. [Paste the letter or upload a photo, with personal numbers blacked out.]

2. Fill out a form

I’m filling out [name of form]. Walk me through it one section at a time and tell me what each question is really asking.

3. Build a resume

Help me write a one-page resume for a [job title] position. Here is my work history: [list jobs, dates, and what you did]. Ask me questions to find accomplishments I might be leaving out.

4. Practice an interview

I have an interview for [job] at [company]. Ask me 5 likely interview questions one at a time, and give me honest feedback on each answer.

5. Ask for a raise

Help me prepare to ask for a raise. My role is [job], I’ve been there [time], and here’s what I’ve accomplished: [list]. Help me plan what to say and how to answer pushback.

6. Price my work

I want to start [business or side job] in [city]. Help me figure out what to charge, what my costs are, and how many customers I need to make [$ amount] a month.

7. Make a budget

My monthly take-home pay is about [$]. My regular bills are [list]. Help me build a simple monthly budget and find realistic places to save.

8. Explain the news

Explain [news story, law, or court ruling] in plain language. What does it change, who does it affect, and what are the main arguments for and against it?

9. Learn something new

Teach me the basics of [AI / cryptocurrency / a skill] as if I’m starting from zero. Use everyday examples, and quiz me at the end.

10. Write a hard message

Help me write a [polite but firm / warm / professional] message to [person] about [situation]. Keep it short. Give me two versions to choose from.

Claude and Claude Pro are products of Anthropic. WomenPartyUSA is independent of Anthropic. Plan details current as of October 2026; see claude.ai/upgrade for the latest.