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Join Troutwood CEO Gene Natali for a quick episode on how to build a budget and build it well - in 3 steps!Wondering how to get started on this easy 3-step budget? Listen to this episode of the Watching Trees Grow podcast to find out. Don’t b
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 f
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 you
Gene 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 to
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 answer
Gene and Kweku discuss the ABC’s of investment Consulting, and share lessons that individual investors can learn from investment consultants. Marquette Associates is an investment consultant based in Chicago, Illinois. The company consults on 2
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 investi
What are the right financial questions to ask as you start your first job?How do you start to file your own taxes for the very first time?And more importantly, to whom do you ask these questions? In this episode, Gene tackles an email from a
Only 15% of high school seniors will graduate with a financial plan, but 100% will make personal financial decisions.Are your debt decisions helping or hurting your long-term financial goals? Gene talks about the importance of understanding ty
Interest rates have been in the news recently. How does a change in the federal interest rate affect me? From students to homeowners, everyone can feel an impact. Gene covers the basics in this short episode about interest rates and debt!
You took out the student loans. Got the degree. What now? Gene and Rachel sit down to continue the conversation about student loans, this time from a “post grad” perspective. “I got three or four different options, but it turned out that inc
Student loans can be daunting when you’re in college. How do you know you’re not making any student loan mistakes? Will you encounter student loan issues? Rachel and Gene have a candid discussion about the fears and apprehension of making s
In this episode, Gene has a conversation with special guest Andrew Marano, Vice President of Retail at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Andrew’s passion grew with his experiences and led him to a place of leadership within the local non-p
Maggie wrote her own financial plan and accomplished it!How did she do it? How much time did it take?You can make one too, listen to find out how Maggie got started
Are you nervous about student loans? Unsure what questions to ask, where to ask them and who to ask?In this episode, Gene chats with Sarah Cullen, Director of Panthers Forward and Maggie Mayer, Panthers Forward alum. They discuss:Common que
Simone Quinerly, Troutwood CFO joins the podcast to talk taxes and philanthropy with Gene.
As a student or young professional, how can you best support the organizations and social causes you care most about? While there is no right or wrong answer, when you are young, it is typically easier to give time than money - and doing so can
What are the long-term affects of using your credit card the WRONG way? In this episode, Gene is joined by Christen Malone, Troutwood Brand and Marketing Officer. Christen lets us in on her credit card pitfalls. From getting her first card in c
Have you ever considered what happens behind the scenes AFTER you apply for a credit card? Troutwood Co-founder & Chief Strategist, Jeff Davidek joins the podcast to share the difference between a hard and soft credit inquiry. Listen in, this c
We left off with Maggie & Aruj applying for their first Credit Card. Listen in as both share the results from their recent Credit applications.Will they be approved? Do either Maggie or Aruj NOW have their first credit card? What factors det
Aruj Bhargava and Maggie Mayer join the podcast in a continuation of a multi-part series on credit cards. Neither Maggie nor Aruj have a credit card, but both are pondering the possibility of applying for one. In this episode they share their
Are you nervous about credit cards? If yes, you aren’t alone! Troutwood intern, Aruj Bhargava, a college junior majoring in Finance and Accounting, joins the podcast. Aruj has a self-professed knowledge about credit cards of 2, with 10 being
For an 18-year old high school senior, what is the opportunity cost of buying a $13,000 car instead of a $10,000 car? In this episode, Gene and Rachel discuss that first big money purchase many of us make - our first car. What happens if that
In this episode of Watching Trees Grow, Gene sits down with Mr. Craig Slaughter, CFA, CIMC, and Executive Director of the WVIMB, a fund with over $24 billion in assets under management, to discuss Craig's distinguished career path and how he g
Troutwood sits down with nationally recognized FIRE expert, Jackie Cummings Koski, to learn about her journey to financial freedom. Jackie came from an underprivileged single parent household in rural South Carolina. Despite the cards she was d
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