Like everybody else, I love getting paid—but most of the time, I immediately glance at the number going into my bank account for reassurance and move right along. I don’t exactly dissect the details; I assume everything is correct even though I don’t totally know where all my money goes. Isn’t that weird, though? I work hard for that paycheck, as I imagine you work hard for yours, so it makes sense to spend five minutes every other week or every month confirming the accuracy. Errors happen all the time, and while we’d probably both like to assume our human resources or payroll or contracting departments are studiously reviewing each paycheck that goes out the door, the reality is that they’re human and mistakes are bound to happen eventually. In this challenge we’ll talk about why you need to go over any and all paychecks with a fine-tooth comb, and how to make sure you understand what’s going in and out of your accounts.