It’s exciting to get a raise, especially if it’s bigger than you expected, and in the afterglow, it’s all too easy to rationalize an immediate increase in spending. Perhaps you’ve been waiting to purchase a new vehicle, have your eyes on a nicer apartment or house, or just want to take a few
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