CFA Passing Score: Our Helpful MPS Estimates
[Updated for Nov 2024 exams – details below. To help our estimates, send your results PDF to results@300hours.com.] This article is about minimum passing scores. For CFA exam pass rates,…
CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?
[Updated for Nov 2024 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates’ consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high,…
Plan Your CFA Registration With Our Handy Journey Planner
There has been a few changes in schedule and frequency to the the CFA exam dates in recent years. For those considering the CFA exams: No worries, we’ve analyzed all…
9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months
Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1 results to be announced. Combine this with the fact that…
CFA and FRM: Best Way to Get Both Quickly
When looking to boost my financial expertise and qualifications, I went through what was a fairly common dilemma a few years ago: CFA or FRM? My question was then: why…
2025-2026 CFA Exam Cost Breakdown: A Detailed Estimate
When evaluating the benefits of the CFA charter, we quite often come to the discussion on whether CFA is a good return on investment. Whilst the return part of the equation…
CFA Exam Dates 2025: Key Registration Deadlines
Keeping track of all the important CFA exam information and deadlines is tough as is, especially when you’re already busy studying to pass the exams. It didn’t help that CFA…
When Will My CFA Results Be Released?
Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA Program calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute…
Customize Your Free CFA Study Planner [2025]
“Loved the tool, it was instrumental in my L3 exam prep as it was for L1 and L2. You’re genuinely a life saver! I thankfully managed to go 3/3 in…
CFA Curriculum Changes 2025: A Solid Summary
Note: This article is for the new 2025 curriculum. For last year’s info, check out our article on 2024 CFA curriculum changes. The new 2025 CFA curriculum is now out…
What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2025]
Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order There are 93 Learning Modules (LMs) in CFA Level 1’s 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the…
What Is The Best CFA Level 2 Study Order? [2025]
Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order There are 45 Learning Modules in CFA Level 2’s 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the topics chronologically?…
What’s the Best CFA Level 3 Study Order? [2025]
Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order CFA Level 3 exam structure has undergone a huge revamp for 2025 with the introduction of Specialized Pathways (i.e. electives)….
Should I Be Taking the CFA Without Finance Background?
If you’re studying for the CFA without finance background, would that put you at a disadvantage when it comes to passing the exams? Since 2012, we have built up a…
CFA Requirements: How to Become A CFA Charterholder
For those of you considering the CFA charter, today we will cover exactly what you will need to do in order to obtain and earn the right to use the CFA charter,…
The Best Headphones for Studying (and Earbuds too)
The 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 all depend…
CFA vs FRM: Which is better for me?
Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost. We do receive a lot of questions…
CFA Ethics: Top 10 Tips To Nail This [All Levels]
The Ethical and Professional Standards section is challenging for most CFA candidates given the more subjective nature of the topic and questions (vs. the rest of the curriculum), and the…
How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways
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,…
CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates
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…
CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?
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…