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Financial Clarity for the Next Generation

Practical money guidance for students and young adults navigating saving, investing, and long-term wealth building.

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About AWM Financial

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and building strong, repeatable habits early is the key to financial freedom. If every high school senior understood that investing just $25 per week starting at graduation could compound to over $1.5 million tax-free by retirement, the next generation would have far more flexibility and security to pursue their goals earlier in life.

Through articles, podcasts, social media, and newsletters, AWM Financial exists to teach the foundational money skills the next generation was never taught, and to help them build the habits that turn small decisions into long-term freedom.

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Wealth

Long-term investing and portfolio construction.

Wisdom

Understanding money, risk, and decision-making over time.

Habits

Repeatable systems for saving and spending.

Built by Students, for Students

The people behind AWM Financial.

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The Core Curriculum Show

Hosted by Crawford Anderson and Thomas Wong, The Core Curriculum Show breaks down foundational money concepts in a way that actually makes sense for students and young adults. Straightforward conversations on the money topics you should have been taught.

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The AWM Financial Newsletter

Published twice weekly, exploring how discipline and compounding shape long-term financial behavior.

The Core Curriculum

Weekly articles on the foundational money concepts that most people were never taught in school. Clear guidance on saving, credit, investing, and long-term financial decision-making.

Watch Tower Wednesday

A biweekly reflection on faith, discipline, and the lifelong pursuit of wisdom, written through the lens of a young man striving to become more like Christ.

The Capital Record

Bi-weekly deep dives, research, and analysis on investing and portfolio strategy, applying foundational concepts to real-world decision-making.

The Monthly Macro Review

A monthly analysis of what moved markets, economic developments, and why it matters.

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Beginner Money Meetings

One-on-one educational conversations designed to help students and young adults better understand how money works.

These sessions focus on explaining core concepts like budgeting, saving, credit, and investing fundamentals, with an emphasis on clarity and confidence. Meetings are educational in nature and do not include personalized recommendations or financial advice.

$50 / $25 for students
Important: This is educational content only. Not financial or investment advice.

What's included:

  • One-hour personalized education session
  • Budgeting strategy & setup
  • Savings & early investing fundamentals
  • Credit cards and credit scores explained
  • An in-depth look at Crawford's personal portfolio and decision-making process
  • Time for questions and clarifications
  • Follow-up support included
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Get In Touch

Questions about AWM Financial? Crawford would be glad to hear from you.

Email: Crawford@awmfinancial.net

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

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