142: You Just Got a Raise! Don't Let Lifestyle Creep Steal It
Rich Habits Podcast
Automate Savings Immediately
Austin recommends automating transfers the moment a raise hits to prevent recalibrating spending habits.
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz shares their strategies to help you build wealth after receiving a raise in your job.
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