MONEY DECISION GUIDE

What Should You Do With a Bonus?

Use a windfall order that balances stability, progress, and enjoyment.

Pause before spending it. Set aside any tax obligation, then repair immediate cash-flow problems and build a starter reserve.

Capture an employer match and pay down expensive debt before adding lower-priority goals.

A planned enjoyment slice can make the strategy sustainable. Assign the rest in your plan before it blends into checking-account spending.