Employee benefits, explained in plain English.
Your health insurance, your 401(k), your retirement plan — decoded for real humans, not HR departments. No jargon, no lectures. Just what it means for your paycheck and what to do about it.
What you'll find here
Learn
Short, plain-English guides to the benefits that actually affect your money — 401(k)s, health plans, HSAs, and more.
Glossary
“Deductible,” “vesting,” “HDHP” — the words your benefits paperwork throws at you, translated into human.
Tools
Simple calculators that turn confusing formulas into dollar amounts — like how much employer match you're leaving behind.
New here? Start with these three
401(k) Basics
What a 401(k) is, what it does to your paycheck, and 3 things to do this week.
401(k) Match Calculator
Find out exactly how much free employer money you're getting — or missing.
Benefits Glossary
Eight terms, one line each, zero jargon. Keep it bookmarked for open enrollment season.