Step 9 of 11 · Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Write spending rules for the first 72 hours after payday
Write spending rules for the first 72 hours after payday — step 9 of 11 in Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck. Essentials and auto-save first. Delay non-urgent wants 72 hours.

Free personal finance tip: Write spending rules for the first 72 hours after payday (step 9 of 11 from "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck").
Essentials and auto-save first. Delay non-urgent wants 72 hours.
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