Everyone wants a piece of your paycheck
You work hard for your money . . . work just as hard to keep it! Own your financial future Gene Natali, CFA Gene is Co-founder and CEO of Troutwood,…
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The Missing Semester video series
Bite sized personal finance videos, with a single “financial action” step The Missing Semester is an award-winning personal finance book written by Troutwood CEO, Gene Natali. High school and college…
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How do you achieve financial independence?
The equation to achieve financial independence, is simpler than you might think. Investing and time are a powerful combination.
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3 FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS TO STICK WITH IN 2023
Set goals that are realistic, repeatable and achievable By mid-January, how many New Year’s resolutions have been pushed aside as “unachievable?” As you navigate your financial journey, consider these three…
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3 lessons learned talking 1:1 with 25 high debt college students
FEAR around student loans is real, and justified I recently had the opportunity to spend 30 minutes talking one on one with 25 college seniors, all of whom had student…
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The cost of Thanksgiving Dinner
A look at the cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in 2022, using per item data from the American Farmers Bureau. Turkey’s are the big expense!
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Two perspectives on Mortgage Rates
Outstanding mortgage debt totaled $11.71 Trillion on June 30, 2022 Home loans, the largest type of US household debt, are equal to 72.6% of total personal debt (Federal Reserve Bank…
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A short lesson on navigating YOUR FIRST recession
Recession is a scary, but ordinary word. According to the International Monetary Fund, any given economy is in a state of recession 10-12% of the time. Consider that within the…
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How to Build a Budget and Build It Well (in 3 Steps!)
Budgets are boring, right? But if you want to own your financial future, a budget is an important piece. “You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore…
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Do these FIVE things and you are literally set financially
5 BIG money choices that will change your life Goal 1: SAVE FIRST. This is, THE key principle at Troutwood. SAVE FIRST. Do not fall into the trap of letting…
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What is a 529?
A powerful tool for secondary education savings, a 529 includes tax benefits.
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Do I Need a Credit Card?
Short Answer: If used responsibly, a credit card is a helpful tool to help build credit.
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What is Liquidity?
What is liquidity, and how is it measured? Understanding this term can help bring peace of mind to your budget.
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How Does Afterpay Work?
Answering the question, “How does Afterpay work?” means understanding your finances and if you can benefit from Buy Now, Pay Later plans.
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How Do I Set A Financial Goal?
Short-term and long-term financial goals require some upfront planning, but following through is achievable.
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Should I Be Investing or Saving?
When to start investing will depend on your financial goals, debts, spending habits, and age.
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Why Does the S&P 500 Matter?
Learn about the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, S&P 500 criteria, and why the index matters.
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Are Pension Plans a “thing” anymore?
Short Answer: Yes! Not as common as they used to be, but still offered by certain employers. A pension plan, simply put, is a large account that is funded by…
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