Table of contents
The Adult Manual
153 topics across eight chapters. 153 lessons are written and ready; the rest are marked as upcoming until they're done and checked.
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- How bank accounts workReady to read · Money Stuff
- Checking accounts versus savings accountsReady to read · Money Stuff
- How to open a bank accountReady to read · Money Stuff
- How debit cards workReady to read · Money Stuff
- How credit cards workReady to read · Money Stuff
- What a credit score isReady to read · Money Stuff
- How to build creditReady to read · Money Stuff
- What damages your creditReady to read · Money Stuff
- How interest worksReady to read · Money Stuff
- What APR meansReady to read · Money Stuff
- How loans workReady to read · Money Stuff
- How to make a budgetReady to read · Money Stuff
- How to save moneyReady to read · Money Stuff
- Emergency fundsReady to read · Money Stuff
- Understanding debtReady to read · Money Stuff
- How to pay off debtReady to read · Money Stuff
- What happens when you miss paymentsReady to read · Money Stuff
- Understanding inflationReady to read · Money Stuff
- What investing meansReady to read · Money Stuff
- Retirement accounts, including 401(k)s and IRAsReady to read · Money Stuff
- How to recognize financial scamsReady to read · Money Stuff
- What taxes actually areReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- Why people pay taxesReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What filing taxes meansReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- Who needs to file taxesReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- How to file a tax returnReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What a W-2 isReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What a 1099 isReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What a W-4 isReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- How tax brackets workReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- Tax deductions versus tax creditsReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What a tax refund isReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What happens if you owe taxesReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What happens if you miss a filing deadlineReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- Self-employment taxesReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- Understanding Social Security numbersReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- Important documents to keepReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- How to replace lost identificationReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- How to register to voteReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- What jury duty isReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- How government benefits workReady to read · Taxes & Paperwork
- How to find an apartmentReady to read · Living Somewhere
- How apartment applications workReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Understanding rentReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What a lease isReady to read · Living Somewhere
- How to read a leaseReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What a security deposit isReady to read · Living Somewhere
- First month’s rent and other upfront costsReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Understanding utilitiesReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Setting up electricity, gas, water, and internetReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What renters insurance isReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What landlords are responsible forReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What tenants are responsible forReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What to do when something breaksReady to read · Living Somewhere
- How to communicate with a landlordReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Living with roommatesReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Moving out for the first timeReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Breaking a leaseReady to read · Living Somewhere
- What eviction meansReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Getting your security deposit backReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Moving checklistsReady to read · Living Somewhere
- Renting versus buyingReady to read · Buying a Home
- How much buying a home actually costsReady to read · Buying a Home
- What a mortgage isReady to read · Buying a Home
- How mortgage payments workReady to read · Buying a Home
- What a down payment isReady to read · Buying a Home
- What mortgage preapproval meansReady to read · Buying a Home
- Fixed-rate versus adjustable-rate mortgagesReady to read · Buying a Home
- What closing costs areReady to read · Buying a Home
- How home inspections workReady to read · Buying a Home
- What property taxes areReady to read · Buying a Home
- What homeowners insurance isReady to read · Buying a Home
- What an HOA isReady to read · Buying a Home
- Understanding escrowReady to read · Buying a Home
- What home equity meansReady to read · Buying a Home
- What refinancing isReady to read · Buying a Home
- How to maintain a homeReady to read · Buying a Home
- Unexpected homeownership expensesReady to read · Buying a Home
- Selling a homeReady to read · Buying a Home
- How to find a jobReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How to write a resumeReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How to apply for jobsReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How interviews workReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Understanding job offersReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How to negotiate payReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Hourly wages versus salariesReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How paychecks workReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Gross pay versus net payReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Why money gets deducted from paychecksReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Employee benefitsReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Paid time offReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Sick leaveReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Understanding employment contractsReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Workplace rightsReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Full-time versus part-time employmentReady to read · Working & Jobs
- Employees versus independent contractorsReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How freelancing worksReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How to quit a job professionallyReady to read · Working & Jobs
- What to do if you lose your jobReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How unemployment benefits workReady to read · Working & Jobs
- How health insurance worksReady to read · Health & Insurance
- How to choose an insurance planReady to read · Health & Insurance
- Premiums, deductibles, and copaysReady to read · Health & Insurance
- What an out-of-pocket maximum isReady to read · Health & Insurance
- In-network versus out-of-network providersReady to read · Health & Insurance
- How to find a doctorReady to read · Health & Insurance
- How to make a medical appointmentReady to read · Health & Insurance
- Primary care versus specialistsReady to read · Health & Insurance
- What referrals areReady to read · Health & Insurance
- Understanding medical billsReady to read · Health & Insurance
- How prescription coverage worksReady to read · Health & Insurance
- What to do if you receive a large medical billReady to read · Health & Insurance
- What dental insurance coversReady to read · Health & Insurance
- What vision insurance coversReady to read · Health & Insurance
- Understanding medical recordsReady to read · Health & Insurance
- What to do in a medical emergencyReady to read · Health & Insurance
- How to organize medical documentsReady to read · Health & Insurance
- How to do laundryReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Understanding clothing care labelsReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to clean a homeReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Which cleaning products to useReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Cleaning products that must never be mixedReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to grocery shopReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Understanding expiration and food safety labelsReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Basic cooking techniquesReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to plan mealsReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to store food safelyReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Basic first aidReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to use a fire extinguisherReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to unclog a drainReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to reset a circuit breaker safelyReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- When to call a professional for repairsReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- Basic car maintenanceReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How car insurance worksReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- What to do after a car accidentReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to organize bills and appointmentsReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- How to prepare for emergenciesReady to read · Everyday Life Skills
- What a contract isReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- How to read a contractReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What signing a contract meansReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What to do before signing legal documentsReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- How to recognize scamsReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What identity theft isReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What to do if your identity is stolenReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- Understanding consumer rightsReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What small claims court isReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- How to find legal helpReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What a will isReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What power of attorney meansReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- What an advance healthcare directive isReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- Marriage-related paperworkReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- Understanding name changesReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
- How to keep important documents organizedReady to read · Legal & Life Decisions
Chapters
Ch. 01
Money Stuff
Banking, budgeting, credit, saving, loans, debt, and retirement.
“Where does it all go?”
Ch. 02
Taxes & Paperwork
Filing taxes, government documents, identification, and official responsibilities.
“Forms. So many forms.”
Ch. 03
Living Somewhere
Renting apartments, understanding leases, paying rent, utilities, moving, and dealing with landlords.
“Four walls, a lot of bills.”
Ch. 04
Buying a Home
Mortgages, down payments, inspections, closing costs, property taxes, and homeownership.
“Escrow? Never heard of her.”
Ch. 05
Working & Jobs
Paychecks, employment contracts, benefits, workplace rights, and freelancing.
“Why is my paycheck smaller?”
Ch. 06
Health & Insurance
Medical insurance, appointments, deductibles, bills, and healthcare systems.
“Deductible, copay, premium… huh?”
Ch. 07
Everyday Life Skills
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, home repairs, grocery shopping, and basic maintenance.
“Sorting laundry is a skill.”
Ch. 08
Legal & Life Decisions
Contracts, legal documents, wills, consumer rights, and important decisions.
“Read before you sign.”
A–Z index
F
H
- Hourly wages versus salaries
- How apartment applications work
- How bank accounts work
- How car insurance works
- How credit cards work
- How debit cards work
- How freelancing works
- How government benefits work
- How health insurance works
- How home inspections work
- How interest works
- How interviews work
- How loans work
- How mortgage payments work
- How much buying a home actually costs
- How paychecks work
- How prescription coverage works
- How tax brackets work
- How to apply for jobs
- How to build credit
- How to choose an insurance plan
- How to clean a home
- How to communicate with a landlord
- How to do laundry
- How to file a tax return
- How to find a doctor
- How to find a job
- How to find an apartment
- How to find legal help
- How to grocery shop
- How to keep important documents organized
- How to maintain a home
- How to make a budget
- How to make a medical appointment
- How to negotiate pay
- How to open a bank account
- How to organize bills and appointments
- How to organize medical documents
- How to pay off debt
- How to plan meals
- How to prepare for emergencies
- How to quit a job professionally
- How to read a contract
- How to read a lease
- How to recognize financial scams
- How to recognize scams
- How to register to vote
- How to replace lost identification
- How to reset a circuit breaker safely
- How to save money
- How to store food safely
- How to unclog a drain
- How to use a fire extinguisher
- How to write a resume
- How unemployment benefits work
U
- Understanding clothing care labels
- Understanding consumer rights
- Understanding debt
- Understanding employment contracts
- Understanding escrow
- Understanding expiration and food safety labels
- Understanding inflation
- Understanding job offers
- Understanding medical bills
- Understanding medical records
- Understanding name changes
- Understanding rent
- Understanding Social Security numbers
- Understanding utilities
- Unexpected homeownership expenses
W
- What a 1099 is
- What a contract is
- What a credit score is
- What a down payment is
- What a lease is
- What a mortgage is
- What a security deposit is
- What a tax refund is
- What a W-2 is
- What a W-4 is
- What a will is
- What an advance healthcare directive is
- What an HOA is
- What an out-of-pocket maximum is
- What APR means
- What closing costs are
- What damages your credit
- What dental insurance covers
- What eviction means
- What filing taxes means
- What happens if you miss a filing deadline
- What happens if you owe taxes
- What happens when you miss payments
- What home equity means
- What homeowners insurance is
- What identity theft is
- What investing means
- What jury duty is
- What landlords are responsible for
- What mortgage preapproval means
- What power of attorney means
- What property taxes are
- What referrals are
- What refinancing is
- What renters insurance is
- What signing a contract means
- What small claims court is
- What taxes actually are
- What tenants are responsible for
- What to do after a car accident
- What to do before signing legal documents
- What to do if you lose your job
- What to do if you receive a large medical bill
- What to do if your identity is stolen
- What to do in a medical emergency
- What to do when something breaks
- What vision insurance covers
- When to call a professional for repairs
- Which cleaning products to use
- Who needs to file taxes
- Why money gets deducted from paychecks
- Why people pay taxes
- Workplace rights
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