Ever looked at your pay stub and thought, what the heck does any of this mean? You're not alone. In this episode of Ask Dad: Financial Edition, we break down how to read your pay stub—line by line.

Our certified financial planner (and actual dad) walks you through:
✅ What gross pay really means
✅ The difference between current and YTD
✅ What those deductions are (and why so much is taken out!)
✅ How to calculate your take-home pay
✅ What to watch for so you’re not caught off guard

Whether you’re at your first job or finally trying to understand what FICA is, this episode will help you feel confident reading your paycheck.

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