If you’re a budgeting nerd like me, nothing beats Payday. I derive such satisfaction from having a budget prepared and filling each line item on my budget with the incoming money from my paycheck. Money nerd, I know. But you don’t have to be a money nerd to take control of your finances in part by learning the smart things to do after payday. Some people may love payday because they have money to buy all the items they’ve been waiting to purchase. They feel they can also let loose and have a night or two on the town. However, before you do that, take these more important actions with your money. 4 Smart Things to Do After Payday Getting control of your finances isn't difficult if you follow these steps: Pay Your Bills The first thing you should do is pay all of your upcoming bills. If you get behind on paying your bills, you’ll ...

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