When you get unexpected money, it should be used for savings and entertainment. Who knows when the next bonus is coming?
So take advantage of the bonus and stock some away and treat yourself to something nice
Pay bills with your regular paycheck
Savings and Entertainment.... two things I don't believe in. I know exactly when the next "bonus" checks are coming..... When the tax refund comes in February and when the Company GOALS Bonus drops the last Thursday before June 15th. Other than that the only "extra" money I get comes from Storm-related Overtime, which cannot be counted on to exist at all.
I pay my bills with my regular check; and I use the tax/bonus money to pay additional amounts in an attempt to relieve ALL debt as soon as possible, Given an option, I would prefer to live 100% debt free at all times. That way if/when I die, my life insurance will pay to put my ass in the ground and leave my wife with just enough money (after taxes) to get herself resettled and restarted in life.