Say your insurance costs $100 per paycheck, and you contribute $50 each pay period to your 401(k). $1,400 – $150 = $1,250. Subtract taxes withheld to determine your net or take-home pay.

One couple in San Diego is living proof that a high salary doesn't always mean financial ... they struggle to save and are stuck living paycheck to paycheck. Financial guru Dave Ramsey had some ...

“Opting for a more practical approach, I’d recommend anyone earning a $100,000 salary to save at least 20% of each paycheck,” he said. He said this means setting aside around $1,666 a ...