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Stas Politis, CPFA®
Stas Politis, CPFA®
Upward Wealth Group, LLC Employer-Sponsored Plan Advisor & Investment Representative
https://www.upwardwealthgroup.com (561) 345-3992

At Upward Wealth Group, we understand the critical role of employer-sponsored plans in talent retention and employee financial well-being. By reducing financial stress, these plans foster a healthier work environment and enhance productivity and performance. With our tailored approach, we ensure that your company's retirement plan is not just effective but also aligned with your organizational goals.

Our services cater to a diverse clientele, including self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives/trustees seeking to optimize their retirement savings. With decades of experience and a commitment to personalized solutions, we specialize in crafting employer-sponsored retirement plans that suit your specific requirements. Whether you prefer a straightforward, easy-to-administer plan or a more intricate one tailored to your unique circumstances, we've got you covered.

Given their substantial contribution to our retirement nest eggs, we recognize the significance of 401(k) plans in retirement planning. It's essential to synchronize all your savings and investments inside and outside employer-sponsored retirement plans to maximize their combined potential in achieving your retirement objectives. By harmonizing these elements, we can build a comprehensive portfolio that works synergistically toward securing your financial future.

Let's collaborate to design a retirement plan that meets regulatory requirements, empowers your employees, and positions your business for long-term success. Reach out to us today to embark on this journey toward financial security and prosperity.

How Big is Money?

Money

How BIG is Money?

With the advent of online payment systems and the rise of debit cards, physical currency may seem like a relic of a bygone era. But right now, there’s still a lot of it going around.

Let’s examine how the total amount of United States, Euro, Yen, and total worldwide currency actually looks. Spoiler alert: it’s big.

The Dollar

The United States dollar is the world's most traded currency, with 2.4 trillion dollars circulating in coinage and notes.1, 2

So, how big is a dollar?

Stacked together, the 55.4 billion notes currently in circulation would take up nearly 2 million cubic feet of space.3, 4

That amount of currency would fill 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools...5

...and would fill the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US Capital two-and-a-half times over.5

Keep exploring! Click on another currency below to discover its true size.

The Euro

The Euro is the second most popular traded currency in the world, and the most popular in Europe.2

There are 15 billion €50 notes in circulation.

So, how big is the Euro? At 16.7 square inches each, all the €50 notes could almost completely cover Washington D.C.6,7,8

or half of Dublin...8

...or Disney World 1.5 times over.8,9

Keep exploring! Click on another currency below to discover its true size.

The Yen

The Japanese yen is the third most traded currency in the world, and the most popular in Asia.2

So, how big is the yen?

There are 18.7 billion ¥ banknotes in circulation, long enough to circle the globe about 72 times...10

could climb Mount Fuji 491 times...10

...or go to the moon and back 4 times.10

Keep exploring! Click on another currency below to discover its true size.

Total Worldwide

There’s a name for the total amount of actual currency stuffed into people’s pockets, lost in couch cushions, and stored in bank vaults. Economists call it M0.19

So, what’s the M0 for the entire planet? Something close to $8.275 trillion.11

Turns out that $5 trillion, or M0, takes up a lot of space. But we have to do a bit of abstracting to properly visualize it.

Let's assume that $8.275 trillion comes to us in $100 bills.

It would weigh 3.5 times as much as the Statue of Liberty.12,13

It would cover the Grand Canyon 11,000 times over...14

...and laid end-to-end, that M0 measure of $100 bills would circle all of planet Earth 322 times.15

Now that's a lot of dough.

Keep exploring! Click on another currency below to discover its true size.

Sources

  1. Investopedia.com, January 18, 2025
  2. FederalReserve.gov, August 27, 2025
  3. Wikipedia.org, August 27, 2025
  4. FederalReserve.gov, August 27, 2025
  5. TheMeasureofThings.com, August 27, 2025
  6. ECB.eu, August 27, 2025
  7. ECB.eu, August 27, 2025
  8. TheMeasureofThings.com, August 27, 2025
  1. Any companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities.
  2. BOJ.jp, August 27, 2025
  3. GoBankingRates.com, May 15, 2025
  4. USCurrency.gov, August 27, 2025
  5. TheMeasureofThings.com, August 27, 2025
  6. NPS.gov, August 27, 2025
  7. Wikipedia.org, August 27, 2025

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