JUMPSTART · STUDENTS & FIRST JOBS
Your first paycheck plan
A paycheck is a fresh start. Cover what’s due, make room for studying, and put something aside for future you.
Read the Jumpstart guide
1. What lands in your account?
Use your take-home pay, after tax. Plan only until your next payday.
Loan instalment? Divide it by the months it must last before planning a monthly amount.
2. Give your paycheck a job
Essentials first, then study costs, then savings. The right split depends on your real bills—not a fixed rule.
Must-pays
$0.00
—Cover the essentials due before your next paycheck.
Student loan not due yet? Leave its payment at zero. Check your lender’s actual due date.
Study & work costs
$0.00
—Make room for classes, commuting, and your first job.
Savings
$0.00
—Keep a little for emergencies and something you want.
3. Check what’s left
Take-home pay
$0.00
Total planned
$0.00
Still available
$0.00
Enter your paycheck to check whether your plan fits.