Welcome to Episode 3 of our 7 Common Money Mistakes series! 💰 Spending money you don’t actually have? That’s a tax trap. In this episode, Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood, explains why misunderstanding taxes is one of the most common — and costly — financial mistakes. Here’s the reality: ➡️…

Welcome to Episode 2 of our 7 Common Money Mistakes series! 💼 Your 401(k) is a powerful tool — if you use it wisely. In this episode, Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood, breaks down a mistake he sees far too often: enrolling in a 401(k) without understanding where your money…

Welcome to Episode 1 of our 7 Common Money Mistakes series! 💸 Bad Budgeting = No Budget at All. In this episode, Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood and experienced collegiate finance educator, unpacks one of the most common money mistakes: not having a budget. Gene starts every personal finance class…

Ready to take control of your money? In this video, we walk through Troutwood’s full suite of tools built to help you learn, plan, and grow your wealth—no finance degree needed. 🧰 What’s Inside the Troutwood Toolkit: • Troutwood App – Your financial planner 📱 • Troutwood Map – Real-world…

Welcome to our new series, “7 Money Mistakes”, where we dive into the most frequent financial pitfalls people make — and more importantly, how to avoid them. In this intro video, Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood and a passionate advocate for financial literacy, shares the inspiration behind the series. With…

In the Troutwood app, your plan isn’t complete until both your shields are green: 🟢 Likelihood – Is your goal realistic? 🟢 Adequacy – Will it meet your future retirement needs? Check your shields. Secure your future. 💼📈 #Troutwood #FinanceGoals #MoneySmart #FinancialPlanning #RetirementReady #WealthBuilding #PersonalFinanceTips

Can an 18-year-old plumber in Cincinnati retire a millionaire in 40 years? 💰 Rachel and Gene break it down in One Take, One Plan—all in under a minute! They explore smart money moves, long-term growth strategies, and even what a move to NYC would mean for his financial future. 📈🌆…

Troutwood lets you explore 13.5 million unique career + location combos — all powered by real historical market data. Why? Because real data = real decisions. 🚀💸 🎓 Pick a career 📍 Choose a location 📈 Set your financial goal …And watch the power of smart planning unfold. www.troutwood.com #Finance…

Meet Finn, the AI chatbot built right into the Troutwood app—ready to answer all your financial questions 24/7 💬💸 In this video, Rachel takes you inside the app to show off her favorite feature: chatting with Finn! From budgeting advice to retirement tips, Finn makes financial planning feel like texting…

Gene is on-site with the graduating class at Citizens School of Nursing, and Rachel’s jumping in to build a 1-minute financial plan for one of the future nurses! 👩‍⚕️💸 Together, they go behind the scenes to craft a path to becoming a millionaire—even on a nurse’s starting salary. 🧠💰 Think…

Thinking about your next move? This nurse explores exciting job opportunities across the country and uses the Troutwood app to compare cost of living and financial impact. 🧠📈 Watch how they confidently map out a future that fits their goals—you can too! ✨ #nextchapter #careerjourney #lifegoals #troutwood #financialwellness #costofliving #smartmoves…

Rachel is back for Part 2 of our One Take, One Plan challenge! This time, she’s racing against the clock to build a financial plan for a 25-year-old software engineer in Chicago—but in less than 60 seconds! ⏰💨 📌 What’s in the Plan? ✅ Budget & savings strategy ✅ Smart…

Passive income is one of the most important investment concepts to understand! In this YouTube Short, we break it down using the Troutwood App, featuring the Adequacy Score and Shields to help you visualize your financial future. Learn how to calculate how long your retirement fund will last, spending policies…

Can Gene build the best financial plan for a 25-year-old software engineer in Chicago in just 1 minute? ⏳ This is Part 1 of our One Take, One Plan challenge—Rachel takes her shot next week! 📌 What’s Covered? ✅ Budgeting & saving ✅ Investing & retirement ✅ Cost of living…

Time is your greatest asset! ⏳ Watch as we explore the power of compound interest using real salary data, cost of living, and historical stock market returns. A 22-year-old firefighter in Denver sets a savings goal and sees how investing early can build long-term wealth. 💸 🚀 What You’ll Learn:…

See financial planning in action—built in real time! 🚀💸 In this episode, we create a financial plan from scratch, using a firefighter as our example. Watch as we break down budgeting, goal-setting, and key financial decisions—proving just how simple planning for the future can be with Troutwood! 🔥 Ready to…

Discover 15,000+ publicly traded companies with the Troutwood Map! 📈🌍 Learn how to explore the stock market, track companies, and use powerful features like Spotlight to make informed financial decisions. 🔹 Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, Troutwood makes market research simple and accessible. Start exploring today! 🚀…

One take, one plan—see how easy financial planning can be with Troutwood! 📊✨ Join Gene and Rachel as they shake things up with a fun, fast demo on building, evaluating, and editing a financial plan. In this episode, they create a plan for a 24-year-old nurse, fresh out of college,…

Ever wonder what drives the economy? YOU—the consumer, are a big part of it! In this video, we explore how to use the Troutwood Map to compare the past year’s performance of consumer staples versus consumer discretionary. Which one’s been stronger, and what does that mean for the economy? Whether…

Build a comprehensive financial plan with ease. Follow these steps to create a basic plan in the Troutwood app. #FinancialGoals #Troutwood #BasicPlan #PersonalFinance #FinancePlanning

Plan your finances better by calculating loan payments. Here's how to do it in the Troutwood app. #LoanCalculator #Troutwood #FinancialPlanning #PersonalFinance #FinanceTips

Understand your financial habits and preferences. Learn how to find your financial personality in the Troutwood app. #FinancialPersonality #Troutwood #PersonalFinance #FinanceTips #SelfDiscovery