In 2020, the United States has a labor force of over 164 million people. Most likely, you’re one of them. You need a paycheck to feed your family, after all.

While in employment, you’ll receive a paycheck periodically, no matter which industry you’re in. Along with these checks come pay stubs.

You may be asking yourself: should I keep my pay stubs? Keep reading to find out the answer to this question and more.

What Is a Pay Stub?

Before we get into whether or not you should keep your pay stub, maybe we should first define what it is. That way, you know what we’re talking about.

Your pay stub is also known as a payslip or paycheck stub. You get this from your employer on a regular basis, such as every week or every 2 weeks.

This piece of paper tells you more than what you’ve been paid for that period. It also shows what percentage of your paycheck went to things like taxes.

Reading Your Pay Stubs

At first glance, your pay stub may seem very confusing to look at. It’s filled Continue Reading