376: 7 Essential Things To Do When You Get Paid

The Clever Girls Know Podcast

Bola Sokunbi

Education, Business, Entrepreneurship, Self-improvement, How To

4.8 • 898 Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Tired of getting paid and still wondering where your money went two weeks later?

On this podcast episode, learn the 7 essential things you should do as soon as you get paid to take control of your finances, stop the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck stress, and start building real wealth.

Whether you're new to budgeting or ready to level up your money game, this episode is packed with practical, actionable steps to help you win financially.

You'll Learn:

Why pausing before you spend is powerful
How to automate your savings like a wealth-builder
Why reviewing trends in your bills can unlock savings
How to adjust your budget to stay on track
Simple ways to prioritize future financial goals
Why your money mindset needs regular check-ins
How to set spending boundaries that still leave room for joy

Each paycheck is an opportunity to make progress—toward peace of mind, toward financial freedom, and toward the life you actually want. Start strong, stay consistent, and give your money a mission.

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0:00.0	Hello everyone and welcome to the Clever Girls No podcast. This is Bola Shokombi. I'm the founder and CEO of
0:08.8	Clever Girl Finance. The Clever Girls No podcast is a podcast for women offering a space for conversations
0:14.9	around personal finance, business, life, and living. I'd love for you to subscribe to this podcast,
0:23.1	and you can do that everywhere you listen to your podcast episodes.
0:24.6	And if you love what you're listening to, be sure to leave a review so that other amazing
0:28.8	women just like you can find this podcast too.
0:31.8	Also, don't forget to stop by Clevergirlfinance.com forward slash subscribe and sign up for our weekly newsletter.
0:39.4	It's a great way to get motivation and accountability sent straight to your inbox as you work
0:44.0	on achieving your financial goals. We also have over 30 plus completely free courses to help you
0:49.8	on your financial journey. And if you haven't already, check out our YouTube channel.
0:54.7	Just search Clever Girl Finance on YouTube.
0:58.0	You can also find us on Instagram at Clever Girl Finance.
1:01.6	Okay, let's get into today's episode.
1:06.8	So you already know the feeling.
1:08.4	You get that direct deposit and you are relieved and excited.
1:11.6	You have money in the bank. But then two weeks later, you can't tell where your money has gone
1:16.6	and you're finding yourself living paycheck to paycheck. Well, I'm here to help you break that cycle.
1:21.9	Today I'm going to be sharing seven key things you need to do as soon as you get paid.
1:26.1	So that you're not just spending your money paying bills and on impulse purchases. You're also able to save, invest, and work towards
1:33.1	building wealth so that you can live the life that you desire for yourself. And these are tips
1:37.7	that have helped me as well. I do these every single time I get paid and I'm sure they're
1:42.4	going to help you as well. Number one, pause before you spend anything. So it's really important that you take a pause as
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