diff --git a/hermes_cli/tips.py b/hermes_cli/tips.py
index 8e07323b..62fad2eb 100644
--- a/hermes_cli/tips.py
+++ b/hermes_cli/tips.py
@@ -100,6 +100,9 @@ TIPS = [
     "hermes gateway install sets up Hermes as a system service (systemd/launchd).",
     "hermes memory setup lets you configure an external memory provider (Honcho, Mem0, etc.).",
     "hermes webhook subscribe creates event-driven webhook routes with HMAC validation.",
+    "Save money: hermes tools disables unused tools, hermes skills config trims skills down.",
+    "/reasoning low or /reasoning minimal cuts thinking depth below the default (medium) — faster, cheaper responses.",
+    "hermes models routes vision, compression, and aux tasks to cheaper models — cuts background token cost 85%+ without downgrading your main chat model.",
 
     # --- Configuration ---
     "Set display.bell_on_complete: true in config.yaml to hear a bell when long tasks finish.",