Fact checked by Ryan Eichler Reviewed by Ebony Howard When part-time or full-time employees receive their pay, they also get a paper or digital pay stub from their employer. It's important to know ...

Check your pay stub for a specific breakdown of how much you make after taxes. Generally, 401(k) contributions count toward ...

or your monthly income after taxes. A pay stub will likely be the easiest place to find this information. Your fixed expenses. These are things such as housing and utility payments, insurance ...