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    I transitioned to a new job last year and I lowballed myself per my salary. This year I was able to get my boss to increase my base pay from $125,000 to $137,00, and I feel its closer to national average in my area. With that said, how do you do about approaching salary negotiations?

    My current take is $7080, and it should go up to $7600 as of July 1. The following is breakdown of my months expenses and savings.

    Mortgage, $1445 ($150 extra payment towards principle)
    HOA: $375
    CAR: $499, $21,000 (remaining balance)
    Insurance: $182
    Phone: $68
    Calble, Netflix $4
    Savings contribution, $2500
    Food: $450
    Gas: $400
    Misc: $300

    Savings: $48,000
    Robinhood: $27,000
    Mortgage value; $435,000 and owe $160,000
    403b #1, $72,000. #2: 30,000. #3: 21,000
    STRS $156,000, Defined Benefit $65000

    My aim is to retire in 2030 @ age 53, but open to extending to 55 1/2. Should the extra funds go to mortgage or should I continue to build up my savings?





  • #2
    Extra money:

    if you do put extra towards the mortgage will that pay it off on or before 2030? From the numbers I see, the answer is yes. Call it 650 x 12 months x 10 years plus the regular payment estimate 1200 x 12 x 10

    However, I would be inclined to save it and/or invest. Maybe do a lump sum here or there to the mortgage. This gives flexibility in case of life events (self triggered or external factors)
    Last edited by Jluke; 06-18-2022, 02:44 PM.

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    • #3
      I recently got a significant raise.
      For now, I'm putting all of it into savings and pretending like I am still making my old pay rate.
      That is my plan until I come up with an actual plan for the money
      Brian

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      • #4
        Congrats to you all who have a raise!
        LivingAlmostLarge Blog

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