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I've spent 3+ years in the financial industry, but at my core I'm just a guy from a middle-class home. For a long time, I assumed "financial planning" was a luxury for the 1%.
What I've learned is that the industry is built to feel that way. The jargon and barriers make regular families feel like they don't belong in the conversation.
I built these tools to change that. Same data the pros use, minus the gatekeeping. You shouldn't need a finance degree to see if you're on track.