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ADULTING
Nobody teaches this part. We do.
Leases, doctors, paychecks, car repairs, real life.

THE THINGS TO KNOW
four ideas that cover most of it
01
Read before you sign
Leases, contracts, financing — the important parts hide on page two. Key words: term, penalty, auto-renew, APR. Never sign under time pressure.
02
Five meals save a fortune
Learn five cheap meals you actually like. Eating out at $15 a meal costs over $400 a month; cooking the same food costs about a third of that.
03
Cars are the biggest trap
A car isn't just the payment — add insurance, gas, maintenance and parking. The real cost is often 1.5x the sticker payment.
04
Your health admin
Know your insurance card, your allergies, and when your last checkup was. Adults who handle the boring health admin get sick less and pay less.
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WHERE TO NEXT
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