About

Missing Knowledge is a reference for the practical parts of adult life that nobody formally teaches: money, housing, work, health, paperwork and basic repairs.

How the guides are written

Every guide follows the same rules:

• Short and specific. Each guide covers one thing well, and you should be able to use it the same day.
• Sourced. Each guide lists its sources, preferring official ones such as government agencies and courts.
• Clear about where it applies. Rules differ between countries and states, so each guide says which region it was written for.
• Kept up to date. Each guide shows the date it was last reviewed, and older guides are checked again regularly.

What this isn’t

These guides are general information, not legal, tax, financial or medical advice. They’re meant to help you understand your situation and ask better questions. When the stakes are high, talk to a qualified professional.

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