We asked how Trump's tax cuts were affecting CNNMoney readers. Hundreds responded
Why you should double check your bigger paycheckWhen the new federal income tax cuts went into effect at the beginning of the year, the White House said 90% of workers should see more in their take-home pay. But a majority of CNNMoney readers said they aren't really feeling the difference in their paychecks. Of the 550 readers who responded to a questionnaire, nearly 60% said they either aren't seeing any extra take-home pay, or if they are, it's too small to improve their financial well-being. Another 11% said their take-home pay went up by between $ 100 and $ 199 per paycheck or per month, while another 9% reported getting between $ 200 and $ 1,000 extra. Those who reported getting extra money most commonly said they were using it for everything from buying gas and food to saving to p...