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# My First "Reality" Check
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/my-money-mentors/episode/my-first-reality-check-89tpnu/
- Published: 2025-04-01T18:46:10.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-21T11:22:58.000Z
- Description: The Money Mentors prep William, a Morehouse senior, for his first big paycheck.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: My Money Mentors, Season 1, Episode 101, #ZZZ_Episode_bc04cb79-8914-4811-b4b7-5caad6cdc49c, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_1271da85-206f-4939-ba88-764c4684cd7a, #v1.16

William, a Morehouse senior who’s landed a dream job in NYC, meets up with the Money Mentors to learn how to manage his first big paycheck and achieve his financial goals in the Big Apple. In this episode, the Money Mentors give tips on how to maximize employer benefits and budget for everyday living.