New Video Resource: Understanding Your Pay Stub

This video offers a detailed look at the key elements of a pay stub, helping viewers understand exactly what each section means. It explains the difference between gross pay—the total amount earned before any deductions—and net pay, which reflects the amount you take home after taxes and other deductions have been subtracted. Through straightforward explanations and practical examples, the video serves as a valuable tool for teachers aiming to equip middle and high school students with essential financial skills. It lays the groundwork for deeper discussions about personal finance and budgeting. 

By creating a free account on FRE.org, this resource can be easily assigned to your students using Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Canvas, Google Classroom, and Schoology. The assignment contains a self-grading, multiple-choice assessment for the convenience of both teachers and students. This tutorial page will help you get started.

Check out the video by clicking the link below!