<prompt> Human: Im 27 now, and one year ago today, I started a job at a very well paying tech company. Competitive read: ridiculous salary, benefits, good career trajectory, the works.Problem is, I dont really know what to do with all the money headed my way now, and in the future.Thats not to say I have no idea at all: Ive taken care of all of my debt, Im maxing out my employer-matched 401k, Im not eligible for a Roth IRA, Ive got a 6-month emergency fund, and Im regularly saving extra into a wealthfront account.But now Im up for a sizable should take me from 180k base - 225k base promotion, and I really dont know what to do next. No one in my entire ancestry has ever had such a well paying career, and I dont feel comfortable turning to coworkers for advice. My mind is full of questions like when? should I find a private accountant?, How much should I keep in my checking account vs other accounts?, and WTF do I do as I continue to get promotions and salary increases?.I realize that Im on track for serious earnings, and that gives me the opportunity to set up some wealth that will help my eventual kids single now though!, and maybe even grandkids, in a way that my parents were never able to help me. And as for my parents, I want to try to help make their lives better as they age with very uncertain retirements.What should I be thinking about now and planning for in the future?Help me Reddit, so I dont blow this chance at a better life that no one in my family has ever had before.  <response>: When I needed to learn to cook, I didnt turn to my coworkers or hire a private chef. I bought a cookbook or two. I suggest you do the same - there are dozens of great investing books out there, and the body of knowledge is small. A point to keep in mind: IT is feast and famine. Periods of disequilibrium during a boom phase 19 year olds making 80k, you making 225k are usually followed by bust disequilibria very senior guys cant find a job. Its important to know where you are in the cycle, and to prepare for the next phase. 