Adulting Resources

Adulting is hard! We get it! In an effort to help, we have compiled a few resources that we think are great tools to assist you as you navigate the adult world.

GENERAL TOOLS

We started realworld because we made our fair share of mistakes navigating adulthood and wondered, where’s the trusty sidekick for this? Conquer life in your twenties one step at a time with personalized task lists for finance, health, life and work.

Check out this YouTube channel for practical advice for everyday tasks. Learn basic car maintenance, how to use certain tools, how to fix common bathroom problems, and even how to bake!

FINANCES

See this guide with help on tracking income, spending, and bill tracking and prioritizing. See this guide for help with debt, this guide for credit, and this guide for savings.

See this online guide to learn how to set financial goals, budget, save and invest, build credit and manage debt, and track spending.

HOUSING

Use this checklist when looking for an apartment to assist in gathering all the important information and to help you compare options. Check out this guide for help on fixing minor apartment repairs such as a clogged drain or broken light switch!

Click the images above to go to some of our favorite sites to search for apartments/ rooms for rent / roommates!

CAREER

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Rocket Resume is a great tool to help you build a resume that will stand out in the crowd! We also strongly recommend submitting a cover letter to put your best foot forward. See this template to help you get started.

Click the images below to learn more about some great local employment and internship programs!

Establish A Career In The Insurance Industry!
Establish A Career In The Insurance Industry!
Remote internship opportunities in graphic design, website development and more!
Remote internship opportunities in graphic design, website development and more!
Learn, intern and land a job!
Learn, intern and land a job!
Classes and workshops for job skills as well as job connections!
Classes and workshops for job skills as well as job connections!
Training for body repair, painting, vehicle estimation & office management.
Training for body repair, painting, vehicle estimation & office management.

HEALTH

While fast food is convenient, learning to cook is better not only for your body, but also your wallet! Check out these online cooking class from Show Academy, Udemy, Home Cook Basics, or Homemade to improve your cooking skills! Tasty is also a great resource for easy to follow recipes, inexpensive weekly meal plans, and everyday kitchen tips.

Healthcare can be hard to figure out at times, and can be expensive. There are a few great alternatives out there that are offer low monthly fees and provide quality coverage. Check out Khealth or Mira for primary care, Cerebral for mental health, and GoodRX for prescription discounts. Additionally, check out these articles from Forbes and Smart Asset to read about the different types of healthcare options to see which best fits your needs.