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The Core Curriculum

Foundational money concepts that most people were never taught in school

From Coffee Money to $1.5 Million

The Core Curriculum Part One

How $25 a week can snowball into a fortune over time. Learn why investing isn't gambling, how indexing works, and the power of compounding to turn small weekly contributions into over $1.5 million by retirement.

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Hold Cash the Smarter Way

The Core Curriculum Part 13

How liquidity and cash equivalents shape your finances. Discover why your savings account's 0.01% is costing you hundreds of dollars and how high-yield accounts and money market funds can earn you over $1,000 in interest instead.

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Spend & Save

Strategic approaches to managing everyday spending and building cash reserves

Credit Card Chaos

Visa platinum plus, gold elite maximum, 5X points and cashback categories galore!

Understanding how credit card fees work and why choosing the right cards literally puts money back in your pocket. Learn how merchants pay billions in fees and how you can use this system to your advantage without incurring interest.

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There's a Rock in My Wallet!

How one unflashy card steadily fuels my entire financial strategy

The Fidelity 2% Signature Visa anchors a complete financial system. Discover how unlimited 2% cashback deposited into a high-yield account creates a flywheel where spending earns rewards that flow back into investments earning over 10% annually.

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TCC: Stories Series

Financial concepts brought to life through the journey of Cole and Hannah Morgan

The First Small Choice...

Stories Series Part One

How a broke college couple accidentally did retirement right. Follow Cole and Hannah as they open their first Roth IRAs in college, watch $10 weekly contributions grow to over $32,000, and use the account to buy their first home—all while learning the power of starting early.

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...and the Future They Secured

Stories Series Part Two

How the Morgans turned simple habits into long-term security. From medical emergencies to college expenses and catch-up contributions, see how their Roth IRAs grew to $2.5 million and funded Italian summers, grandkids visits, and a retirement spent giving back.

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Special Features

Unique insights on local economic impacts, and practical money-saving strategies for everyday expenses

The Summer I Turned Pretty... Profitable?

Economics meets entertainment

How Prime Video's beachside romance turned into a multimillion-dollar windfall for Wilmington's economy. Explore how $300 million in production spending created thousands of jobs, supported local businesses, and transformed a small coastal city into "Wilmywood."

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Full Tank, Fuller Wallet

Gas Savings Part 1: How a Beat-Up Old Buick Beat Gas Prices

After tracking every gas purchase for 365 days, discover how strategic timing, rewards programs, and newly opened stations helped save 25% compared to North Carolina's average—over $500 in savings from a 2006 Buick that hauled 14,000 miles.

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Gas in the Tank, Cash in the Bank

Gas Savings Part 2: The Cashback Game

Layering third-party rebates from apps like Upside ($62.43) with credit card cashback ($50+) and loyalty discounts ($50+) adds up to over $600 in total benefits. Learn how paying attention to all three layers turns routine gas purchases into significant savings that compound over time.

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