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5 Money Rules to Follow After Getting a Pay Raise
By The Fifth Person  β€’  July 1, 2026
A pay raise should be exciting... but for many people, it quietly becomes the reason they never get ahead financially. In this roundtable, we explore one of the biggest financial mistakes people make after earning more, why it happens so easily, and five money rules to follow so you can avoid falling into the same trap. If you've recently received a raise, expect one soon, or simply want to build lasting wealth, this conversation will help you make smarter financial decisions with every increase in income. All this and more in our latest episode! 00:00 Intro 01:01 Pay yourself first 03:32 Keep fixed costs low 05:14 One-upgrade rule 08:58 Needs vs wants 17:57 Focus on net worth 20:41 Missing out πŸ“§ THE FIFTH PERSON NEWSLETTER - Subscribe for Free Exclusive Webinars and More! https://fifthperson.com/newsletter/ πŸ“– FREE EBOOK - A Quick-start Guide to Winning the Game of Stocks https://fifthperson.com/ebook/ πŸ’» FREE TRAINING WEBINAR - How to build a profitable income portfolio https://TheIncomeStrategy.com Here are a few more investing tips and tutorials to help you out: πŸ’΅ HOW TO INVEST IN DIVIDEND STOCKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjpiAx3j8L0 🏒 HOW TO INVEST IN REITS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEzy7HFoEeA πŸ–οΈ HOW TO GROW YOUR CPF FOR RETIREMENT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvZ3uH0FA0Q πŸ“„ HOW TO READ A FINANCIAL REPORT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4WqlILejKs
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The Fifth Person believes in spreading a message that financial literacy and sound investment knowledge can help people around the world achieve financial independence and lead better lives for themselves and their loved ones.
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