the index

everything, in one place.

two ways in: the topic that keeps coming up, or the life moment you're actually in. scroll past both to see every piece we've shipped.

by topic

eight evergreen subjects.

every piece lives under exactly one.

by life moment

six moments we walk you through.

2 ready, 4 on the way.

soon

you're moving out

moving out

ready

you got your first real job

first real job

ready

you're buying your first home

buying a home

soon

you're having a kid

first kid

soon

your parents are getting older

aging parents

soon

navigating a health scare

health scare

on the table

every piece we've shipped.

explainer home

Your new house came with warranties — here's how to claim them

When you buy a home, the HVAC, water heater, and appliances usually come with warranties that transfer with the property. Most new owners never claim them. Here's how.

6 min read

checklist money

Before you sign a mortgage

The things to triple-check before you commit for thirty years. Read this the day before closing.

guide home

Buying your first home

From 'we might be ready' to getting the keys — a start-to-finish guide to buying your first house in America, without the jargon.

18 min read

checklist work

First day at a new job

The things to get right in your first week. Most of it isn't the work — it's the paperwork.

guide work

Starting your first real job

The onboarding packet nobody explains: W-4s, 401(k) elections, health insurance, and the paystub that will have more deductions than you expected.

14 min read

explainer money

What a 401(k) match actually is (and why it's usually the best deal in your life)

Your employer's 401(k) match is free money — but only if you know how to unlock it. Here's how the math works, in plain English.

5 min read