^ Yep. On the few occasions I’ve received a bonus it usually just gets absorbed into the bank account. Doesn’t help that they usually land after Christmas when I’m feeling broke.
straight to the holiday savings for me. I understand paying bills with it BUT, if you didn’t get a bonus you would have found a way to pay that next big bill without it.
Last year i spent my bonus on Rapha, and my mortgage (which subsequently got redrawn for a second mortgage and reno’s doh).
This year, if i get a bonus (had a better review, why shouldnt I?) i’ll probably spend a bit on bikes, a bit on a holiday, and a bit on a new deck/pergola, and lastly if any is left over, dump it on the mortgage. How’s the serenity.
yeah mortgage first, wedding second, and then something cycling related. Just bought some Ayups, as I had a spare $300 left over from the last paycheck. Just in time for daylight savings and winter.
I would use half to pay off any debts/bills - then half on guilt free spendings. You need to treat yourself, especially after you worked so hard for it.