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Paystub explainers

Short, plain-English guides for the questions everyone asks about their pay stub but no one explains well.

W-2· 4 min read

Why your W-2 Box 1 is lower than your final paystub

Your last paystub says you made $84,000 but your W-2 says $72,500. Here's the math — and why it's actually a good thing.

Paychecks· 5 min read

What is OASDI on my paystub? (Hint: it's Social Security)

OASDI explained — what it is, how much you pay, when it stops, and why it disappears halfway through the year for some people.

Benefits· 6 min read

Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k): how to decide from your paystub

Same employer, two flavors of 401(k). The decision is simpler than financial blogs make it sound — and your paystub has most of what you need to make it.