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adulting in america · est. 2026

money.

paychecks, taxes, credit, the 401(k) thing everyone pretends to understand.

money

what lives here

your first paycheck
credit scores, demystified
taxes for normal people
the 401(k) match
investing when you have $200
student loans

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the pieces, so far.

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checklist
Before you sign a mortgage

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

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explainer
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