I Just Got a Raise, Now What? | A Financial Advisor’s Playbook
For many people, a new job, promotion, raise, bonus, or even a big drop in expenses (like finally paying off a car or student loan) feels like a green light to spend. The paycheck goes up, but there’s rarely a deliberate conversation about what to do with that extra income, so it quietly disappears into nicer dinners, more subscriptions, upgraded cars, and impulse purchases. When these opportunities arise, it is more than a bigger paycheck; it’s a chance to permanently change your financial life for the better.