Receiving your first professional paycheck is a memorable moment for anyone starting out, but the maze of numbers can be hard to follow. In the second episode of our three-part series “Adulting 101: Navigating the Real World,” we go line by line to explain taxes and other deductions taken out of your check that result in your take-home pay. Plus, the right questions to ask to maximize your employee benefits. J.R. Whalen and Ariana Aspuru host.
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