For middle-class workers entitled to overtime, the idea of extra money at the end of the month feels like progress. In exchange for working extra hours, they look forward to more breathing room when it comes to their finances. Which means it can be confusing when their paycheck seems smaller than they expect.
That gap between expectation and reality can be frustrating and changes brought in by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) add more confusion to the mix for some.
