Adulting for Dummies - Paperback

Adulting for Dummies - Paperback

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Adulting for Dummies - Paperback

Adulting for Dummies - Paperback

$19.99

by Gencie Houy (Author)

Learn to adult even better than your parents

Even though it's tougher than ever, this adulting thing doesn't come with instructions! The moment you turn 18 you're expected to be a master of everything from personal finance to household chores, even if you've never done any of these things before. It's no wonder that a lot of people just like you are looking for a guide to adulthood that doesn't assume you magically learned how to do laundry and invest in a 401(k) on your eighteenth birthday.

In Adulting For Dummies, Gencie Houy, independent living educator at Texas Tech, walks you through every critical part of adulting on your own. From basic life and household tasks to managing your finances and health, you'll learn how to achieve your goals in each area of your life that matters to you. You'll also discover how to balance the different parts of your life so you don't get overwhelmed in any one area.

The book also offers:

  • Advice on navigating the modern dating scene and communicating with family members, friends, and romantic partners
  • Guidance on budgeting your money and saving up for a house (yes, it's still possible!)
  • Easy strategies for keeping your home in order and in good shape

No one said being an adult is easy. But, with help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn't have to be impossible. Grab a copy of Adulting For Dummies today!

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Your instruction manual for adult life

Everyone feels overwhelmed by adult life from time to time. Adulting For Dummies walks you through the essential skills you'll need to become an independent and empowered adult. This book will have you powering through the basics in no time as you explore everything from making financial decisions to doing laundry, making healthy food choices, managing your career, and improving your communication skills. You'll learn to move beyond the theoretical and develop real-world skills to help you tackle real-world challenges.

Inside...

  • Understanding your goals
  • Making new friends
  • Navigating the dating scene
  • Impressing your bosses
  • Saving and spending
  • Knowing your worth
  • Eating the right stuff
  • Keeping a clean house

Author Biography

Gencie Houy teaches the Adulting 101 class at Texas Tech University and helps students learn how to live independently while teaching them the real skills they need for real life. She has many years of experience teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at the secondary and post-secondary levels and earned her PhD from Texas Tech University.

Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.61 x 9.17 x 7.37 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 25, 2022

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