A personal finance podcast for Gen Z.
Hosted by Troutwood CEO and Co-Founder, Gene Natali.
Gene is a CFA charter-holder and an award winning author (The Missing Semester) with 20 years of experience in the financial industry, 8 years teaching collegiate personal finance at the University of Pittsburgh, and a passion for financial literacy education and empowerment.
Each episode answers YOUR money questions! Guests on the podcast include industry experts from finance, investing, academic, advocacy, and the non-profit space.
Find us on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to Watching Trees Grow (because what if growing your money works the same way . . .)
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 be intimidated by finance lingo. A budget is a plan for saving and spending money, and it doesn’t need to be overly complex for it to work.
A simple budget shows your income and your expenses. The BIG goal is for your expenses to be less than your income.
11 Apr 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 for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a plan. Apprenticeships, living expenses, certifications… the list goes on. Listen to hear why Mary and Gene agree that a 529 plan is a great investment into your, and your family’s, futures!
Read more on the blog: https://blog.troutwood.com/2022/04/11/what-is-a-529/
29 Mar 2022
Speaker Series: Greg McBride, Chief Financial Advisor at Bankrate.com
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 life's financial journey tools, tips for opening your first credit card, maintaining a good credit score and the importance of saving.
Nervous about credit, debt, and how to get started? This episode is for you!
Did you know? You will also see Greg’s name on the back cover of Gene’s award winning book, The Missing Semester. First published in 2013, and updated in 2020, Greg provided an editorial review for the book.
Learn more at https://www.bankrate.com
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