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How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways

11 Dec 2024

CFA, CAIA, FRM, How To Study

This is a SUPER detailed guide to enhancing your memory retention for studying. In this guide, I’ll show you 18 actionable ways on how to improve memory for studying any exams, with CFA-exam-specific examples. So if you want to increase your chances of passing any exams, this list is for you. Let’s get started! What is the forgetting curve? Before we start the epic quest of improving our memory, it pays to take a step back to look at the big picture that a lot of ...

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CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

10 Dec 2024

CFA, How To Study

So you’ve finally registered for the CFA exams as a Level 1 candidate. Welcome! Facing the first challenge of your CFA journey can be overwhelming. But you are not alone, because we are here to guide you ...

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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

9 Dec 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Is CFA worth it, especially considering the 1,000+ hours you need to complete all 3 levels over an average of 4 years and the relatively low pass rates? What are the benefits of ...

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Best Finance Certifications: Our Top List

8 Dec 2024

Career Advice

We’ve had interesting discussions about CFA vs. MBA before, and whether it’s a worthwhile investment. However, that’s not the only alternative qualifications many of us consider in our pursuit of career advancement. With the various finance professional ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 In 2 Weeks: My Crazy Story

7 Dec 2024

CFA, How To Study

Editor’s note: This is a personal story shared as an anecdote. You should definitely NOT look to this example for your own CFA preparation approach (unless desperate)! Hi, I'm Scott, and a few years ...

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How I Passed CFA Level 3 On My First Attempt

6 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

If you ask a CFA charterholder which CFA exam level they found the toughest, they are likely to answer either Level 2 or Level 3. CFA Level 3 is especially challenging because the exam format also ...

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How to Be Great at Answering CFA Level 3 Essay Questions

5 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

The CFA Level 3 essay questions (constructed response) tends to be many candidates’ Achilles heel, even when they accurately self-grade the essay practice questions during practice. However, there is a quick way to substantially ...