A personal finance podcast for Gen Z.
Watching Trees Grow
March 21, 2023

YOUR FINANCIAL CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES

In this episode, Gene Natali talks about how your money choices can impact your future. Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood and an award winning author of The Missing Semester, provides a comprehensive breakdown of each chapter of his curriculum to help the younger generation take control of their financial future.…

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March 20, 2023

A Comprehensive Breakdown of The Missing Semester 1

Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood and an award winning author of The Missing Semester, provides a comprehensive breakdown of each chapter of his curriculum to help the younger generation take control of their financial future. Subscribe here to learn more: https://bit.ly/2WI9aWe Sign up for our Financial Planning app: https://app.troutwood.com/ Connect…

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March 8, 2023

Question: What is the difference between CFA and CFP?

#Finglish = Finance to English translation. #financialliteracy #finance #investing #invest #financialeducation #financialindependence #financialfreedom #finance101

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March 8, 2023

How does having a financial plan make you feel?

Troutwood has partnered with Panthers Forward, an innovative program unique to the University of Pittsburgh that helps students ease the burden of student loan debt and participate in financial wellness programming. The goal of the program is to empower University students to be in control and prepared for their futures.…

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March 6, 2023

Why should college students create a financial plan?

Troutwood has partnered with Panthers Forward, an innovative program unique to the University of Pittsburgh that helps students ease the burden of student loan debt and participate in financial wellness programming. The goal of the program is to empower University students to be in control and prepared for their futures.…

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March 6, 2023

Financial Independence: A Student Perspective

Troutwood has partnered with Panthers Forward, an innovative program unique to the University of Pittsburgh that helps students ease the burden of student loan debt and participate in financial wellness programming. The goal of the program is to empower University students to be in control and prepared for their futures.…

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Feb. 24, 2023

“Should I invest in the stock market?”

“Should I invest in the stock market?” It’s a popular 2023 question from college students looking to start saving and investing. This question is generally followed by, “because, I’m nervous now is a bad time, and that I might lose all of my money.” New experiences can be uncomfortable. Rest…

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Feb. 8, 2023

~ 7 Essential Money Lessons ~

#finance #money #financialliteracy #education 1. Retirement is changing 2. You are in charge 3. The competition for your paycheck is intense 4. Investing has become dangerously gamified 5. Social Media has given non-experts a platform 6 Crypto is a present story 7. Your student loans are a legal obligation Gene…

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Jan. 19, 2023

The Importance of Financial Literacy in Education

Jump$tart National Educators Conference 2022 - Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood Troutwood welcomed four incredible student panelists to the Jump$tart NEC stage to share their stories and ambitions with educators from all over the country. Amir, Demar, and Quentin, all members of the Dukes Foundation, spoke about the importance of…

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Dec. 12, 2022

The Tomorrow Show with Gene Natali

Jump$tart National Educators Conference 2022 - Gene Natali, CEO of Troutwood Troutwood welcomed four incredible student panelists to the Jump$tart NEC stage to share their stories and ambitions with educators from all over the country. Amir, Demar, and Quentin, all members of the Dukes Foundation, spoke about the importance of…

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Oct. 19, 2022

Time + Investing = A Powerful Combination!

What would you go back in time to tell your younger self? 🤔 #finance #invest #investing #financialliteracy #finlit #student #educator #college #highschool #personalfinance #money #financialfreedom #financialcapability #financialindependence #motivation #lifestyle #goals #moneytips #reels #technology #millionaire #innovation #careers #interest #etf #usedcars #pingpong #pitt #cathy #oakland

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Oct. 4, 2022

How To: Compare Plans on the Troutwood App

Compare financial plans, because, "What if . . ." What if you moved to a different city? What if you went back to school? What if you switched jobs, got a raise, or BOTH? With the comparison tool available on the Troutwood App, you can do a lot less wondering,…

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Sept. 1, 2022

1.5 MINUTES of Your Time Could Into a $1.5 MILLION Retirement Plan!

Building a retirement plan is a walk in the (Schenley) park… See how we turned 1.5 minutes of a college student’s time into a plan for $1.5 million! #finance #invest #investing #finlit #financialliteracy #student #personalfinance #educator #college #financialcapability #financialfreedom #goals #motivation #technology #millionaire #careers #oakland #pitt #cathy #moneytips

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Aug. 25, 2022

We built a financial plan all while the person we were building it for was playing ping pong!

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June 8, 2022

The Troutwood App: Product Launch

CREATE your first financial plan with the Troutwood app! - Explore colleges - Explore careers - Explore locations - Model hypothetical plans - Build actual personal financial plans - Implement YOUR financial plan Download the Troutwood app today, for free! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/troutwood/id1530619297 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.troutwood.sfp&hl=en_US&gl=US The Troutwood App was designed and developed to…

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May 5, 2022

How To: Create Your First Financial Plan on the Troutwood App

Got a minute? Create your first financial plan! This video tutorial shows you how to get started with the Troutwood App. Explore colleges Explore careers Explore locations And much more . . . Put it all together and create a financial plan to help achieve your financial goals! Download the…

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April 11, 2022

How to Save for College with Virginia529 CEO

What is a 529 plan and why do you need one? On this week’s episode, Gene calls on the Mary Morris, CEO of the Virginia 529, to discuss the in’s and out’s of the plan and why everyone can, and should, have one! A four year college might not be…

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March 29, 2022

Chief Finance Analyst Answers Top Money Questions from College Students! Bankrate.com executive

In this Speaker Series episode, Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst for bankrate.com, joins the podcast. Greg is an advocate for financial literacy and education and has made it his life work to help bring resources and financial tools to young people. Greg talks about his favorite Bankrate: Guiding you through…

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March 23, 2022

Emergency Preparedness and Liquidity

Troutwood’s watching trees grow podcast continues last week’s conversation on the importance of emergency preparedness. Rachel joins Gene on the podcast to talk more in depth about accessing your assets in an emergency. When does liquidity and easy access to your money become too tempting and too accessible? 🟢 TIMESTAMPS…

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March 18, 2022

Gene, how do I start investing?

Week 7 of Office Hours A straight forward great money question came up halfway through class, and it sparked an important conversation about how to get started. "Gene how do I start investing?" As a class we did two things to effectively answering this question: First we went to Google…

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March 15, 2022

Emergency Preparedness and Planning

What is Emergency preparedness? Maybe you’re prepared for an environmental emergency, but what about a health emergency or job loss? Gene and Jeff were inspired by the student questions while teaching a course at Grove City College. Gene answers some of those questions in this episode and how YOU can…

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March 8, 2022

Why We Built an Investment Simulation Game

Becoming a life-long investor doesn't happen over night. We know that. That's why we made a simulation for you to practice! In this episode, Gene and Jeff talk about the inspiration behind Buy Sell Hold and how you can use it to up your investing game! Learn how to play!…

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March 4, 2022

Confidence increases with understanding

Week 6 of Office Hours Class again started with a game of Troutwood's "Buys, Sell, Hold!" Student scores increased to an average of close to $2.5 million with a high score of $4.3 million! Download the APP and give it a try! This week's Watching Tres Grow podcast assignment, was…

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March 4, 2022

How To Play: Buy Sell Hold

Buy, Sell, Hold! is a fun, fast and educational way to get savvy on saving and investing by tapping the power of gaming and simulation technologies. Can you beat the MARKET and your friends to finish with the highest score? Learn important, lifelong investment principles. How it Works Players take…

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