ct-yankee t1_j6op36z wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Give the money guy podcast a listen, also look at the wiki here/prime directive. Absolutely max our your 401k contributions. First and foremost, fight the urge to raise your lifestyle/expenses to the new salary. Manage your budget and be deliberate. your future self will thank you.

Have a few months of emergency savings/enough to cover your deductibles.
Get rid of ANY debt you have in that $650 budget. (Car, Cards, Loans etc.)
You can start setting aside more in the format you choose (brokerage, etc)

Lots of good info out there. Cheers and congratulations on the new gig!

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