Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-core-curriculum The Core Curriculum is the podcast that teaches the financial fundamentals most people were never taught. Hosted by Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong of AWM Financial the show breaks down financial literacy and the stock market into clear practical conversations you can actually use. From understanding how markets work to building long term wealth this podcast gives you the knowledge to move with confidence. Whether you are new to investing or looking to sharpen your strategy Crawford and Thomas guide you step by step through smart money habits common pitfalls and real world investing principles. No hype no jargon just a strong foundation for making better financial decisions. © 2026 Crawford Anderson abed5ec7-df61-596c-8af4-688c5b45d1a8 yes en Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:13 -0700 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:02:03 -0700 https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/jU5XXwwwi3EYUDcbP_K7tnBnazRVOSEiTInohNmwCqA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjUx/ZDY0OGNjYTAxNmNj/ZjE2YzNiNzc3YzJh/ODEzZC53ZWJw.jpg https://crawfordanderson.substack.com/ episodic Crawford Anderson, Thomas Wong The Core Curriculum is the podcast that teaches the financial fundamentals most people were never taught. Hosted by Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong of AWM Financial the show breaks down financial literacy and the stock market into clear practical conversations you can actually use. From understanding how markets work to building long term wealth this podcast gives you the knowledge to move with confidence. Whether you are new to investing or looking to sharpen your strategy Crawford and Thomas guide you step by step through smart money habits common pitfalls and real world investing principles. No hype no jargon just a strong foundation for making better financial decisions. The Core Curriculum is the podcast that teaches the financial fundamentals most people were never taught. Financial literacy, Stock market education Niner Times No No 6 6 Episode 6: Credit Card Chaos Pt. 2 full b012fe87-b371-484a-bc78-881aabc5d70d https://share.transistor.fm/s/21eb43ea In this episode, co hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong continue the conversation on credit cards by moving beyond the basics and focusing on strategy. They discuss how to maximize rewards, understand utilization ratios, choose the right type of card, and decide when it makes sense to open or close an account. The episode also breaks down balance transfers, annual fees, and how credit behavior impacts long term financial goals. Listeners will walk away with a clearer framework for using credit cards intentionally and building strong financial habits that support wealth, not stress.

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]]> Financial literacy, Stock market education No 5 5 Episode 5: Credit Card Chaos full 59bb51c9-f13f-48f0-a12c-2f649d46cad8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c85e759 In this episode, co hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong break down the most common misconceptions about credit cards and explain how they actually work. They walk listeners through interest rates, credit limits, minimum payments, statement balances, and credit scores, helping separate facts from financial myths. The conversation focuses on how to use credit cards responsibly, avoid costly mistakes, and build credit strategically instead of falling into debt traps. By the end of the episode, listeners will have a clear and practical understanding of how to turn credit cards from a source of chaos into a tool for financial growth.

]]> In this episode, co hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong break down the most common misconceptions about credit cards and explain how they actually work. They walk listeners through interest rates, credit limits, minimum payments, statement balances, and credit scores, helping separate facts from financial myths. The conversation focuses on how to use credit cards responsibly, avoid costly mistakes, and build credit strategically instead of falling into debt traps. By the end of the episode, listeners will have a clear and practical understanding of how to turn credit cards from a source of chaos into a tool for financial growth.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Crawford Anderson, Thomas Wong Crawford Anderson, Thomas Wong 1506 In this episode, co hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong break down the most common misconceptions about credit cards and explain how they actually work. They walk listeners through interest rates, credit limits, minimum payments, statement balances, and credit scores, helping separate facts from financial myths. The conversation focuses on how to use credit cards responsibly, avoid costly mistakes, and build credit strategically instead of falling into debt traps. By the end of the episode, listeners will have a clear and practical understanding of how to turn credit cards from a source of chaos into a tool for financial growth.

]]> Financial literacy, Stock market education No 4 4 Episode 4: America's Big 3 Indexes full 58da13af-aa29-4fa5-80e7-22c077fff68f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9e9109c 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 performance of the market. 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.

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]]> Financial literacy, Stock market education No 3 3 Episode 3: How to Buy and Sell Stocks full d05d2c8b-8a3d-4c22-a9d4-da49befe6e13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47c04201 In this episode, co hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong walk listeners step by step through how to buy and sell stocks in the stock market. They explain what happens behind the scenes when an investor places a trade, break down key terms like market orders, limit orders, and bid ask spread, and clarify how trades are executed once the buy or sell button is pressed. The conversation focuses on helping beginners understand the mechanics of trading while avoiding common mistakes, giving listeners the confidence to move from simply watching the market to actively participating in it with a clear and informed strategy.

]]> In this episode, co hosts Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong walk listeners step by step through how to buy and sell stocks in the stock market. They explain what happens behind the scenes when an investor places a trade, break down key terms like market orders, limit orders, and bid ask spread, and clarify how trades are executed once the buy or sell button is pressed. The conversation focuses on helping beginners understand the mechanics of trading while avoiding common mistakes, giving listeners the confidence to move from simply watching the market to actively participating in it with a clear and informed strategy.

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]]> Financial literacy, Stock market education No 2 2 Episode 2: The S&P 500 Breakdown full d33f2069-12c3-4813-9231-bca242884184 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7294b48e In this episode, AWM Financial's Crawford Anderson and Co-Host Thomas Wong talk about the nuances of the S&P 500. The team walks you through the key performance indicators of returns and how the S&P 500 is manageable is a medium sized jump into the pool.

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]]> Financial literacy, Stock market education No 1 1 Episode 1: From Coffee Money to 1.5 Million full bae85e16-3418-4199-866e-13330ce9bf11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49e1403b Crawford Anderson and Co-Host Thomas Wong go over the basics of investing, what investing is and how it's different from gambling.

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