The biggest mistake people make after a pay rise
Episode 101 of the The Winner's Playbook podcast, hosted by Link Wealth Advice, titled "The biggest mistake people make after a pay rise" was published on March 12, 2026 and runs 24 minutes.
March 12, 2026 ·24m · The Winner's Playbook
Summary
Send us Fan Mail Getting a pay rise should feel like a win, but for a lot of people, the extra money disappears faster than expected. In this episode of The Winner's Playbook, Josh and Billy break down how to actually make a pay rise count. They talk about lifestyle creep, tax, super top-ups, debt reduction, company share schemes, and the small decisions that can have a big impact on your long-term wealth. They also cover the things people often forget to review after a salary jump, like insu...
Episode Description
Getting a pay rise should feel like a win, but for a lot of people, the extra money disappears faster than expected.
In this episode of The Winner's Playbook, Josh and Billy break down how to actually make a pay rise count. They talk about lifestyle creep, tax, super top-ups, debt reduction, company share schemes, and the small decisions that can have a big impact on your long-term wealth.
They also cover the things people often forget to review after a salary jump, like insurance, income protection, wills, and beneficiary nominations. If your income has gone up, your financial strategy probably needs to as well.
If you have recently stepped into a new role, changed jobs, or started earning more, this episode will help you make smarter decisions with the extra income instead of letting it quietly disappear.
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