Since your monthly bills (like rent or mortgage) are typically covered by your first two paychecks, this third check can be used to "level up" your financial standing.
: Grab a yearly calendar and highlight every second Friday (or your specific payday). extra-paycheck
Maximizing Your "Extra" Paycheck: A Strategic Guide For workers paid bi-weekly, the calendar occasionally offers a financial gift: the . Because there are 52 weeks in a year but only 12 months, those on a bi-weekly schedule receive 26 paychecks annually. This means that twice a year, you will receive three checks in a single month instead of the usual two. Since your monthly bills (like rent or mortgage)