How Much of Your Raise Should You Actually Spend?

Got a raise and can't tell where it went? You're not alone. In this video, I walk through the 1/3 Rule: a simple way to enjoy your next raise without letting lifestyle creep eat all of it We cover what your raise is really worth after taxes, why raises disappear, real-number examples at $60K and $250K, and how to automate it so the money gets its job before you can spend it Missed the first part? Watch "Why Do High Earners Still Feel Broke After a Pay Raise?"    • Why Do High Earners Still Feel Broke After...   If any of this resonates, feel free to reach out. Schedule a call: erdmanfinancialgroup.com/contact 00:00 Intro 00:31 Your raise is smaller than you think 01:15 Why raises disappear 01:49 The 1/3 Rule, by the numbers 03:04 Putting your raise to work 04:13 Final Thoughts