Adulthood is not determined by age. There is no test, no proficiency requirement, no regulatory muster to pass. Nope. It's annoyingly vague. Still, reaching grownup status is something all of us should shoot for, and it ideally happens between the ages of 25 and 30. How do we get there? There's no set answer, though some mystical combination of maturity, wisdom and practical life experience is required. Or at least ought to be. If only there was a handbook for this sort of thing. Now there is. Pocket Guide to Adulthood: 29 Things to Know Before You?re 30 condenses the road to Grownupville into a highly informative, highly entertaining little package. Brimming with financial suggestions, decision-making guidelines, and practical advice on topics as varied as spirituality, relationships, and grocery shopping?and loaded with humor?it is THE instruction manual on how to thrive as a twentysomething. ?How-To? topics include: ? Build a 401(k) ? Avoid Debt ? Master the Job Interview
