You did it. You graduated. Now what?

You might feel excited. Or overwhelmed. Or both—plus a little stuck. That’s real. It’s also normal. It’s exciting. Terrifying. Freeing. Kinda lonely sometimes?

Let me start with this:

💬 You don’t have to have it all figured out.

The truth is—no one really does. Not the people who look polished on LinkedIn. Not your friends moving to new cities. Not even that guy from your econ class with five job offers.

Let’s talk about what comes after the diploma:

Life. Money. Goals. Mistakes. Mental health. Growth. (And figuring it all out without losing your mind— or your budget.)

As your leafy guide to financial wellness— let's dive in!

🌿 1. Your career path isn’t a straight line— and that’s okay.
You’ll pivot. Change jobs. Discover new passions. That’s not failure—it’s growth. Financial plans (and life plans) are meant to evolve.

💸 2. Money’s not everything—but it’s something.
Know what’s coming in. Know what’s going out. Start small. Invest early. Time is your superpower— even $5/week matters.

📊 3. Financial wellness is more than budgeting.
It’s knowing where you stand. Setting goals. And not losing sleep over debt. (And hey— Troutwood's got tools to help with that.)

🧠 4. Protect your peace.
Comparison steals joy. Burnout isn’t a flex. Say no. Sleep more. Pet a dog. (Preferably one named Finn- and then send us a picture!)

🤝 5. Your network is your net worth— but keep it human.
Send the message. Ask the question. Be real.

🥦 6. Take care of your future self—and your current one.
Eat something green. Breathe. Financial wellness = feeling good and being good with your money.

No one expects you to have it all figured out. (Spoiler: most people don’t.)

But if you make just one small money move today— Your future self will thank you.

Keep growing. Keep learning. And when you need a nudge—I’ll be here. 🍃

– Finn

Troutwood

Your Total Financial Picture