<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Core Curriculum Show ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practical money guidance for students and young adults navigating saving, investing, and long-term wealth building. <br/><br/><a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">crawfordanderson.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:45:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5697461.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Crawford Anderson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[crawfordanderson@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5697461.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Exploring how discipline &amp; compounding powers smarter saving, intentional budgeting, and long-term investing to build lasting financial freedom grounded in Faith and Wisdom.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:name><itunes:email>crawfordanderson@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Investing"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Second Penny Stock I Ever Bought | Minecraft Wealthbuilding]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>AWM Financial is a personal finance education brand founded by Crawford Anderson, a finance student at UNC Charlotte. Learn more at awmfinancial.net.</p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: crawfordanderson.substack.com</p><p>Tools I Use</p><p>Aside from company 10-Ks and other disclosures, I use Stock Unlock every day for my investing research. It’s the investing tracker and data platform I had been paying for before they ever reached out to me about an affiliate program, so I can genuinely recommend it. If you want to try it, my link is stockunlock.com/?via=crawford and it gets you 10% off your first year. I earn a commission if you subscribe, which helps support this newsletter at no extra cost to you.</p><p>Got questions, disagreements, or a money topic you want broken down next?Shoot me an email at Crawford@awmfinancial.net or visit awmfinancial.netThis content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Markets are risky, outcomes vary, and you should always make decisions based on your own situation.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/the-second-penny-stock-i-ever-bought</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:199796287</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199796287/108ab19dff0f74cda634703a350e1bf0.mp3" length="16753715" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1047</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/199796287/d663bac2d1dafb8389e4f4461040dc30.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Stocks I Bought With My First $100 at Age 13 | MCWB #3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>As I build a world in Minecraft block by block, I talk through how to grow wealth and build strong systems around investing, spending, saving, and more.</p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: crawfordanderson.substack.com</p><p>AWM Financial is a personal finance education brand founded by Crawford Anderson, a finance student at UNC Charlotte. Learn more at awmfinancial.net.</p><p>Tools I Use </p><p>Aside from company 10-Ks and other disclosures, I use Stock Unlock every day for my investing research. It’s the investing tracker and data platform I had been paying for before they ever reached out to me about an affiliate program, so I can genuinely recommend it. If you want to try it, my link is stockunlock.com/?via=crawford and it gets you 10% off your first year. I earn a commission if you subscribe, which helps support me at no extra cost to you.</p><p><em>Got questions, disagreements, or a money topic you want broken down next?Shoot me an email at Crawford@awmfinancial.net or visit awmfinancial.netThis content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Markets are risky, outcomes vary, and you should always make decisions based on your own situation.</em></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/what-stocks-i-bought-with-my-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:199229462</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199229462/c6254b4f66d59f047566d347e486da5b.mp3" length="21974490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1373</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/199229462/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCWB #2: How I Became Interested in Investing at Age 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>As I build a world in Minecraft block by block, I talk through how to grow wealth and build strong systems around investing, spending, saving, and more.</p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: crawfordanderson.substack.com</p><p>AWM Financial is a personal finance education brand founded by Crawford Anderson, a finance student at UNC Charlotte. Learn more at awmfinancial.net.</p><p>Tools I Use</p><p>Aside from company 10-Ks and other disclosures, I use Stock Unlock every day for my investing research. It’s the investing tracker and data platform I had been paying for before they ever reached out to me about an affiliate program, so I can genuinely recommend it. If you want to try it, my link is stockunlock.com/?via=crawford and it gets you 10% off your first year. I earn a commission if you subscribe, which helps support me at no extra cost to you.</p><p><em>Got questions, disagreements, or a money topic you want broken down next? Shoot me an email at Crawford@awmfinancial.net or visit awmfinancial.net This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Markets are risky, outcomes vary, and you should always make decisions based on your own situation.</em></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/mcwb-2-how-i-became-interested-in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:199083214</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199083214/c1dbfb8dd1319e1c3b8bb2996858a904.mp3" length="17772328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1111</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/199083214/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minecraft Wealthbuilding #1: Starting With Nothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>AWM Financial is a personal finance education brand founded by Crawford Anderson, a finance student at UNC Charlotte. Learn more at awmfinancial.net.Subscribe to the newsletter: crawfordanderson.substack.comTools I UseAside from company 10-Ks and other disclosures, I use Stock Unlock every day for my investing research. It’s the investing tracker and data platform I had been paying for before they ever reached out to me about an affiliate program, so I can genuinely recommend it. If you want to try it, my link is stockunlock.com/?via=crawford and it gets you 10% off your first year. I earn a commission if you subscribe, which helps support this newsletter at no extra cost to you.Got questions, disagreements, or a money topic you want broken down next?Shoot me an email at Crawford@awmfinancial.net or visit awmfinancial.netThis content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Markets are risky, outcomes vary, and you should always make decisions based on your own situation.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/minecraft-wealthbuilding-1-starting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:198995672</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:29:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198995672/84af9e3d48cd1e9f801947a54f6373e9.mp3" length="19543221" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1221</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/198995672/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's Big 3 Indexes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, co-hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong break down what stock market indexes are and why they matter to investors at every level. They explain how indexes like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite are constructed, what they measure, and how they are used to track the overall market performance. The discussion clarifies the difference between individual stocks and indexes, how index funds work, and why indexes are often used as benchmarks for long-term investing. Listeners will walk away with a clear understanding of how indexes shape market headlines and influence investment decisions.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/americas-big-3-indexes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:198860815</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198860815/88ad9754abd2c845090fa2e08793d2ec.mp3" length="15858307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1303</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/198860815/7435eb6c0aa9aafdc1de98006184f72c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of a Roth IRA]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Crawford and Thomas discuss how the type of investment account impacts how you build wealth. Similar to how banks offer savings and checking accounts with different features for various use cases, brokerages offer a handful of investment account types. </p><p>Starting your investment journey young is great, but investing in the wrong type of account can hurt you big time down the road. </p><p>Read more: </p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: </p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://awmfinancial.net">awmfinancial.net </a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/the-power-of-a-roth-ira</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:194366301</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194366301/de6c27d27574d0041b10312867687b73.mp3" length="17640950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1103</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/194366301/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Investors Should Just Buy the S&P 500 | TCCS 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Crawford and Thomas go into a '“medium dive” into what the S&P 500 is, the key rules that make it the best long-term investment, and how to actually invest in the index through ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). </p><p>Whether you’re just starting or refining your strategy, this episode lays out the simple approach that beats most stock pickers over time.</p><p>Read more: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.awmfinancial.net/articles/tcc-2.html">Most Investors Should Just Buy the S&P 500</a> </p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: </p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://awmfinancial.net">awmfinancial.net </a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/most-investors-should-just-buy-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:193736170</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193736170/199902806f81875fedd16f0de278fa27.mp3" length="14103082" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1175</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/193736170/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Coffee Money to $1.5 Million | TCCS 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Core Curriculum Show, Crawford and Thomas explain what investing is, how it differs from gambling, and how, through the process of compound investing, we can achieve the financial freedom we seek in the future.Read the article: https://open.substack.com/pub/crawfordanderson/p/the-25-500-plan-from-coffee-money?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Check out more articles: https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/More content at awmfinancial.net </p> <br/><br/>Get full access to AWM Financial Newsletter  at <a href="https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">crawfordanderson.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/p/from-coffee-money-to-15-million-tccs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:192913777</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AWM Financial Newsletter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192913777/7d55ce2a3fb830c6720beb733b9378df.mp3" length="15926471" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AWM Financial Newsletter</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>995</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5697461/post/192913777/fa428878aa25788d85cd43a9bd6d34ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode></item></channel></rss>