Episode 5: So You Got a Job, Now What?

Moneysplained

So you got a job, that’s super great, congrats! You’re about to get hit with a truckload of paperwork and have to make decisions that will have a major impact on your financial life. In this episode we’ll take a deep dive into that W-4 form that most employees have to fill out, plus we'll take a microscope to a pay stub to learn what all those pesky deductions are. We’ll also look at how to sign up for your employer’s retirement plan and why you should. And for those of you evaluating job offers from less conventional companies, we’ll look at stock options and why you should proceed with caution.