Quick summary: To optimize your CFA Level 1 prep, focus on high-weighted topics (e.g. Ethics and FSA), maintain a 90-second-per-question pace, and complete at least 6 full mock…
Read more 10 Essential CFA Level 1 Tips to Pass in 2026While there currently is no technology that I know of to stuff knowledge into my brain (now there’s a dream!), there are some CFA apps and resources that…
Read more Best CFA Apps 2026: Top Study Apps for CFA CandidatesThis 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…
Read more How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective WaysThe right set of headphones or earphones can really make a difference to an effective study or work session. Listening to music, video lectures or having video calls…
Read more The Best Headphones for Studying (and Earbuds too)In general, the right type of study music does help improve study focus. While there are many genres of study music out there, there’s another often overlooked, but…
Read more 6 Ambient Sound Apps to Increase Your Study FocusIf you’re studying for the CFA exam, how do you know if you’re doing OK? How do you know you’re not on the path to possibly failing? Sure,…
Read more 9 Potential CFA Exam Failure Signs To Be Aware OfWhether you’re considering the CFA program, or a current candidate tracking your study progress, the question of ‘how long to study for CFA Level 1/2/3’ often pops up…
Read more How Long to Study for CFA exams? A Quick Sense CheckHave you considered making your own CFA flashcards for your studies? Sometimes you find them ridiculously useful, and sometimes you may find them a bit ineffective – why…
Read more CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips to Create An Effective OneIt’s easy to get discouraged by the recent unexpected trends in CFA minimum passing scores and pass rates, although there are some early signs of it returning to…
Read more What’s A Safe CFA Mock Exam Target Score To Aim For?Not sure which CFA approved calculator to use? If you’re still on the fence about Texas Instrument’s BA II Plus vs HP 12C, you’ve come to the right…
Read more Best CFA Calculator Guide: TI BA II Plus vs HP 12CThis is a guide on how to use HP12C calculator. If you’re using Texas Instruments BA II Plus calculator, check out our how-to guide here. The HP12C calculator is…
Read more How To Use HP12C Calculator Better for Your ExamsThe TI BA II Plus is the preferred calculator for CFA, FRM, and CAIA candidates. For optimal performance, set your decimals to 9 (Floating), use AOS mode for…
Read more How to Use the TI BA II Plus? 2026 Settings and Tips GuideAs a CFA exam candidate, I’ve achieved the holy grail: I’m lucky enough as a candidate to have passed my CFA exams the first times I attempted them.…
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