How do I start my financial journey?

Troutwood Essentials offers powerful financial planning and budgeting tools to help you model your financial future and build a plan - all for free. From basic financial modeling to interactive calculators, Essentials is designed to give you a strong foundation for managing your personal finances with ease.

Accessible & Free

Start learning about personal finance at no cost.

Build a Plan

Build a custom Financial Plan that includes a “Save First” goal, likelihood of achievement, and an estimated budget based on the actual cost of living.

Model Savings & Loans

Plan for future goals based on historical data trends and patterns.

Informed Decision Making

Access valuable career, college and cost-of-living data to drive informed decision making.

Personal Finance Tools

Access calculators, the Finglish dictionary, the award-winning book series “The Missing Semester” and more.