Your First Real Job

Let's Figure This Out

Nobody teaches you this stuff in school. We made calculators that explain it in plain English — no jargon, no judgment. You've got this. 💪

First Paycheck Decoder

Where tf does my money go? See exactly what happens between your salary and your bank account.

Plug in your salary and see if that apartment leaves you with enough to actually live.

Should you pay off loans fast or invest the difference? See 10 and 20-year projections.

Your employer is literally offering you free money. See how much you're leaving on the table.

📋Set up your 401k and contribute at least enough to get the full employer match

🏦Open a high-yield savings account for your emergency fund

💳Start tracking your spending — know where your money goes

🎯Figure out your actual take-home pay (hint: it's way less than your salary)

🏠Check if your rent is under 30% of your gross income

📚Understand your benefits — health insurance, FSA, vision, dental