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Weâve been watching a lot of âThe Bearâ and are inspired to create all the delicious and mind-blowing meals. . . . but first, we must learn to chop before we sauteĂ©.
Itâs the Season Two finale, and Molly and Matt are hitting the kitchen with a special guest, the James Beard award-winning J. Kenji LĂłpez Alt. Yes, chef!
Learn which cooking tools are must-haves, the best ways to defrost meat, and the most common mistakes made in the kitchen. Weâre going to help you foster a love for cooking, even if youâre a takeout stan.
Cited Sources:
â28% of Americans Can't Cookâ - Tufts University, Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy - Health & Nutrition Letter âHow Eating Out Contributes to Our Dietsâ - NESTA â2023 Report: Shifting Consumer Eating Habits and Grocery Shopping Habitsâ - National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hello Grown-ups! Weâre taking a quick summer break before our season two finale, but while weâre gone we wanted to reshare one of our favorite episodes from Season 1 of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adult.â Itâs a great companion episode to our previous episode about budgeting.
So sit back, grill up some hot dogs, watch the fireworks and revisit planning and saving for retirement with our guest, CPA and Asset and Wealth Management Assurance Senior Manager, Jonah Batista from Episode 1 of Season 1 of the podcast.
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Money can be such a stressful topic, and many of us can feel like weâre always playing catch-up when it comes to our personal finances. Your income never feels substantial enough to get ahead, and budgeting feels intimidating and intense.
With the help of special guests Jannese Torres (âYo Quiero Dineroâ podcast and author of âFinancially Lit!â) and Austin Hankwitz (âRich Habitsâ podcast and âRate of Returnâ Newsletter), Matt and Molly try to make money a little less scary and lean into the importance of financial awareness and tracking.
Learn tips for building a budget and discover which accounts will help you grow your money. Now if only Molly could stop sweating when she looks at a spreadsheet.
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Cited Sources:
âSurvey: The average American feels theyâd need over $200K a year to be financially comfortableâ - Bankrate âIncome in the United States: 2022â - US Census Bureau âBankrateâs 2024 annual emergency savings reportâ - Bankrate âLifestyle Creep: How To Avoid the Trap and Save Moreâ - MarketWatch â82% of Americans donât use this kind of savings account that earns over 5% a year â hereâs how much money you may be missing out onâ - CNBC Select âAmerican Savings By Generation: How Balances And Goals Vary By Ageâ - Forbes AdvisorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Plants are truly incredible. House plants in particular provide so many benefits. They clean the air, increase humidity, and boost moods. They also make our homes look super grown-up. And some of us can use all the help we can get to elevate our apartment decor. But We have to remember that plants are living things that require TLC, but not too much.
In this episode of Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult, Molly and Matt are learning about the many benefits of indoor plants and how to keep them alive and thriving. Instagramâs Plant Kween, Christopher Griffin shares their knowledge on all things plant parenthood, from finding the best plant for your home to propagation and everything in between. With Christopherâs help, Molly might just stand a chance at keeping a snake plant alive!
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Cited Sources:
âEffects of Indoor Plants on Human Functions: A Systematic Review of Meta-Analysesâ - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health âInterior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatementâ - NASA âInteraction with Indoor Plants May Reduce Psychological and Physiological Stress by Suppressing Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Young Adults: a Randomized Crossover Studyâ - Journal of Physiological Anthropology âReal Foliage Plants as Visual Stimuli to Improve Concentration and Attention in Elementary Studentsâ - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Laundry is one of those core adulting skills we should all know how to do. And perhaps, you may be thinking âIâm good, I know how to do laundry.â Trust us; this episode of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adultâ is still going to shock and surprise you when it comes to laundry.
Molly and Matt are learning all about common laundry mistakes and helpful hacks from guest experts Kyshawn Lane (The Weekly Home Check on Instagram) and Patric Richardson A.K.A âThe Laundry Evangelistâ (Host of the TV show âThe Laundry Guy,â and author of âLaundry Loveâ).
Kyshawn and Patric share insights on the importance of properly maintaining washing machines and dryers, using the right amount of detergent, avoiding fabric softeners and dryer sheets, and staying present and not panicking about stains.
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âLoads of Fun? Survey Finds Laundry Tops List of Americaâs Favorite Cleaning Tasksâ - The American Cleaning Institute âSWASH: Laundry Timeâ - OnePoll âCDC âPhthalates Factsheet - b1â HHS and CDC âPhthalates Fact Sheetâ - Biomonitoring California âThis Chemical Can Impair Fertility, but Itâs Hard to Avoidâ - The New York Times âHow Often You Really Need to Wash Clothes to Keep Them Cleanâ - Real SimpleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are you ready to take on all the grown-up responsibilities of dog ownership? One of the best things about being an adult is you get to make all the decisions for yourself, like eating ice cream for dinner, staying up late to watch a scary movie and finally getting a puppy. But each of these decisions comes with responsibilities and consequences; the biggest of which is becoming a puppy parent. Theyâre cute and fluffy, loving and loyal, but they require your time, energy, attention and money.
Matt and Molly are joined by certified professional dog trainer and dog behavior consultant Irith Bloom. Figure out just how much of your time, money, and home you should set aside for your new furry best friend. And learn some of the most important lessons to teach your dog.
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âIndustry Trends and Statsâ - American Pet Products Association âAbout Half of U.S. Owers Say Their Pets Are as Much a part of Their Family as a Human Memberâ - Pew Research Center âThe Cost of Dog Parenthood in 2024â - The Dog People Powered by Rover.com âCost of Dog Ownership Statistics 2024â - USA Today â81% of Pet Owners with Pet Insurance Report Itâs Worth Itâ - Marketwatch âSetting Schedules and Developing a Routine for Your New Puppyâ - American Kennel Club âPuppy Socialization: Why, When, and How to Do it Rightâ - American Kennel Club âVisual Communication: How Different Breeds Seek Eye Contactâ - American Kennel ClubDo you have grown-up stuff that you want to figure out and learn more about? Send us an email or voice memo with your ideas and questions to [email protected] You may hear your question on an upcoming episode!
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Tipping, itâs complicated. With so many more tip jars and digital tipping options available, it can often be confusing to figure out what goods or services you should always be tipping on and how much. Well, turns out tipping culture is pretty complex and spoiler alert, there isnât always one set of straightforward rules to follow.
With the help of special guest Stacey Vanek Smith (Bloomberg Audio, NPRâs âPlanet Moneyâ and âThe Indicator,â APMâs âMarketplace,â and author of the book âMachiavelli for Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition, and Win the Workplaceâ), Matt and Molly explore the nuances of tipping and some of the signs to look for and consider when that screen turns in their direction. Plus, learn about what a subminimum wage is, the origins of tipping, and how to embrace the custom tip option.
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âTipping Culture in America: Public Sees a Changed Landscapeâ - Pew Research Center âDo You Tip More or Less Often Than the Average American?â - Pew Research Center âMinimum Wages for Tipped Employeesâ - U.S. Department of Labor âDid COVID-19 Pandemic Dampen Americansâ Tipping for Food Services? Insights from Two Studiesâ - Compensation & Benefits Review âTechnology May Turn You Into A Bigger Tipperâ - NPRâs âMorning EditionâDo you have grown-up stuff that you want to figure out and learn more about? Send us an email or voice memo with your ideas and questions to [email protected] You may hear your question on an upcoming episode!
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So your friends are getting married, and theyâve asked you to stand up at their wedding. . . in some ways, this can be a rite of passage for many grown-ups. It can feel like an honor. But it can also be a lot to take on, too. What are the actual expectations of a wedding attendant (i.e. bridesmaid, groomsman, MOH, or best man)?
Lizzie Post from the Emily Post Institute returns to the podcast to teach Molly and Matt about the roles and responsibilities of a wedding party: Whoâs included, what to budget for, and which events you actually need to attend.
Cited Sources:
â21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding Partyâ - Mental Floss âCouples Spend an Average of $33,391 on Weddings, Incorporating Cultural, Religious and Personalized Elements, According to The Knot 2017 Real Weddings Studyâ The Knot World WideDo you have grown-up stuff that you want to figure out and learn more about? Send us an email or voice memo with your ideas and questions to [email protected] You may hear your question on an upcoming episode!
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Your epidermis is showing! So give it a good wash with a gentle cleanser, moisturize and slather on the sunscreen cause Matt and Molly are back for Season 2 and learning all about skincare. No matter what your gender, age or location, listen up because your skin needs attention, love and protection. Jennifer Sullivan, beauty columnist for The Cut at New York Magazine and co-host of the podcast âFat Mascaraâ talks pimples, exfoliants, oils and skin checks. Plus, find out how often you should be changing the washcloth you wash your face with and why you might want to think twice about washing your face in the shower.
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â10 Surprising Things About Your Skinâ - Skin Cancer Foundation Skin Conditions - Acne - Yale Medicine âMoisturizers: The Slippery Roadâ - Indian Journal of Dermatology âThe Beauty Market in 20203: A Special State of Fashion Reportâ - McKinsey & Company âSkincare Products Market is Expected to Reach US$ 213,363.09 million by 2028â - The Insight PartnersDo you have grown-up stuff that you want to figure out and learn more about? Send us an email or voice memo with your ideas and questions to [email protected] You may hear your question on an upcoming episode!
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The work of a grown-up is never done. Thereâs always something weâve got to figure out, navigate, or just straight-up accomplish. And thankfully, your favorite podcast about how to win adulting is back. âGrown-Up Stuff: How To Adultâ returns for Season Two on March 26th with even more life lessons! Join Matt and Molly as they learn about everything from the importance of a good skincare routine to understanding rules around tipping. Come for the information, but stay for the glow-up.
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Itâs our Season One Finale and weâre going out with a budget-friendly banger! Weâre going to figure out how to grocery shop like heroes, and weâre not talking about the sandwich.
With the help of consumer and food trends expert and âSupermarket Guruâ Phil Lempert, Molly and Matt learn how to reign in impulse buying, find the best deals and discounts, and change their shopping habits to avoid food waste.
Also, learn why you should buy frozen fish in the freezer section instead of the âfreshâ stuff at the seafood counter and re-examine those water misters in the produce section.
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The Food Industry Association (FMI) - âThe Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2023â âThe Paradox of Choice - Barry Schwartz US Food and Drug Administration - âAre You Storing Your Food Safely?â Real Simple - âThe Ultimate Guide to Storing Every Type of Food in the Refridgerator for Long-Lasting Freshnessâ The Environmental Working Group - âEWGâs 2023 Shopperâs Guide to Pesticides in Produceâąâ Mayo Clinic - âOrganic Foods: Are they Safer? More Nutritious? Consumer Reports - âCage-Free vs. Free Range âand Other Egg Carton LabelsâExplainedâAdditional References:
NPR - âCalifornia Becomes the First State to Ban 4 Food Additives Linked to Diseaseâ Yuka App How Good AppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do you know how often you should rotate the tires on your car? What about when it comes to checking your oil? And do you know what it means when your âcheck engineâ light appears? Not only does it feel grown-up to know how to maintain your car, but with winter coming (and winter IS coming), car maintenance is a very real necessity when it comes to keeping it running smoothly.
In this episode of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,â Matt and Molly are joined once again by CarTalkâs Jamie Page Deaton as they discuss the dos and dontâs of car maintenance. Learn how and how often you should wash your car in the winter, what type of gas your car actually needs, and the one thing about electric vehicle maintenance that dealerships donât want you to know.
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2021 US Census Data U.S. Department of Transportation: Bureau of Transportation Statistics "Automobile Profile," âHow Much Routine Car Mainten ance Costsâ - Nerd Wallet âCan You Wash Your Car in Winter?â - AAA âHereâs How Much the Average Car Repair Costs Nowâ - Kelly Blue Book National Average Gas Prices - AAASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The holiday season is officially here! 'Tis the season for joy, cheer, and, well⊠managing the chaos that is family gatherings.
Looking for ways to survive the next couple of months while navigating these complicated dynamics? Weâve got your back. In this episode of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,â Molly and Matt chat with Dr. George James (LMFT), founder of George Talks and host of the podcast LEAPcast, about how to actually enjoy the holidays with our families.
Learn how to successfully navigate the holidays with family as an adult (especially when transitioning from being seen as a kid to asserting yourself as a grown-up). Arm yourself with tips on how to step away from potentially harmful discussions. Set yourself up with a support system, set healthy boundaries, and more!
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âSeason of Joy? Actually, Season of Stress for 88 Percent of Americansâ - Perrigo Company via PR Newswire â9 Causes of Holiday Stress (and How to Manage Them)â - Lyra Health âThe Importance of Setting Boundaries: Ten Benefits for You and Your Relationshipsâ - BetterHelp â6 Ways to Stop Comparing Around the Holidaysâ - TalkSpace âMental Health and the Holiday Bluesâ - National Alliance of Mental IllnessThe Bear Television Series, Season 2, Episode 6 âFishesâ FX/Hulu
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Happy Halloween! Did you know that Halloween is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year? For those of us who are of legal age to imbibe liquid spirits and pumpkin ales, thereâs a lot to learn about drinking alcohol.
From wine to beer and everything in between, Matt and Molly talk about how to train and refine our palates with Certified CiceroneÂź and wine and spirits expert Ethan Fixell, who has written about the bar and beverage industry for major publications like Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast and Travel + Leisure.
If you want to graduate from chugging cheap beer to impressing your boss with your knowledge of craft beers at your next work happy hour, listen and learn as we find out how we can drink like adults. Plus, weâll also take a look at how to elevate your drink choices if youâre abstaining from alcohol.
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âWhat Percentage of Americans Drink Alcohol" - Gallup Merriam-Webster âRose, Musty Basement, and Oak? How to Train Your Palate to Taste Wine Like a Pro - VOGUE âHow Smell and Taste Change as You Ageâ - NIH: National Institute on Aging âInnate and learned preferences for sweet taste during childhoodâ - Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care âDietary Nutrient Intake, Alcohol Metabolism, and Hangover Severityâ - Journal of Clinical Medicine âThe No-Alcohol Drinks Market Surpassed $11 Billion in 2022â - ForbesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Itâs one of the scariest times of the year. . . . itâs open enrollment time for health insurance. Every year, weâre all overwhelmed by the options and terminology of our policies, but this year Molly and Matt have full hearts and canât lose. This year, they are determined to understand their coverage options and whether they should choose a high-deductible plan or one with a high premium. But first, theyâre going to figure out what those terms mean in this episode. With the help of KFF Health Newsâ Julie Rovner, learn about the difference between an FSA and an HSA and what your plan is legally required to cover.
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Primary Care Visits Available to Most Uninsured But at a High Price Forbes - How Much Does Health Insurance Cost In 2023? US Department of Healtth and Human Services - About the Affordable Care ActSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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That new-car-smell is closer than you think! In this episode, Matt and Molly welcome Car Talkâs Editor-in-Chief Jamie Page Deaton back to the show to weigh in on the differences between leasing, financing, or outright buying new and used cars. Learn how to enter a dealership with confidence, uncover the tools you need to score the best deal, and determine whether or not you need that extended warranty or service plan!
Sources Cited:
Experian: State of the Automotive Market Cox AutomotiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thereâs something incredibly appealing about having the freedom to move seamlessly throughout the world in your very own car. Nowadays, there are a lot of car options to choose from and all at very different price points.
With the help of CarTalk Editor-in-Chief Jamie Page Deaton, Matt and Molly figure out how to choose the right car based on needs and cost. Discover the best ways to calculate a budget for acquiring a car, the different types of fuel-efficient and electric vehicle options on the road, and the latest safety features in cars and how to use them.
Plus learn about how you can avoid becoming upside down on your car loan.
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The Zebra - Car Ownership Statistics Pew Research Center - âCar, bike or motorcycle? Depends on where you live" AA Newsroom - Annual Cost of New Car Ownership Crosses $10K Mark U.S. Department of Transportation - NHTSA Announces Final Rule Requiring Rear Visibility Technology J.D. Power - Electric Vehicle Trends for 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In our previous episode, we learned all about how to pay and save for college with a 529 savings plan. But a bachelorâs degree program isnât the only path to take when it comes to higher education.
In this special episode of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,â sponsored by EdVest of Wisconsin and the Michigan Education Savings Program, Molly and Matt will explore all of the options people have after graduating high school â and beyond a bachelorâs degree.
With the help of return guests Robin Lott and Jackie James, weâre discussing the value of all types of degrees and certificates with the goal of helping you determine your own personal path. The best part? You can use a 529 savings account to pay for any of them!
Sources Cited:
National Center for Education Statistics US Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor StatisticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This just in: college is freaking expensive! But pursuing any kind of education after high school â whether a bachelorâs degree, associateâs, or trade certification â can make a huge difference in your career. In this special episode of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,â sponsored by EdVest of Wisconsin and the Michigan Education Savings Program, Matt and Molly speak with college savings experts Robin Lott and Jackie James about the best ways to save and pay for higher education as a parent or student. (Spoiler alert: start saving now.) If you have children â or plan on it down the road â itâs never too early or too late to start saving for college.
Learn about the best student loan options, how often you can reapply for financial aid, and the many benefits to opening a 529 college savings plan.
Sources Cited:
National Center for Education Statistics âA Look at College Tuition Growth Over 20 Yearsâ - US News & World Report Federal Student Aid Data for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) formsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With all the intense heat experienced globally this summer, utility bills have been rising right along with the temperatures. So how can we better understand things like our energy and water usage to keep our utility bills as low as possible? In this episode of âGrown-Up Stuff: How to Adult,â Molly and Matt talk with Lucas Hall, founder of Landlordology, about all things Utilities.
Find out whatâs considered an essential utility, which utilities youâre responsible for as a renter, and how we can keep our bills down during the peak of summer and the dead of winter.
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Scientific America - âJuly 2023 Is the Hottest Month Ever Recorded on Earthâ EPA - Climate Change Indicators: Heat Waves National Energy Assistance Directors Association - Families Spend More on Summer CoolingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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