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…
Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?
Just received your CFA Level 3 results? We hope it’s good news. Commiserations to those who did not pass, you’ve worked so hard on this so far, do take some…
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…
How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions
CFA Level 2 is usually regarded as the toughest CFA level there is, and I probably agree with that. The time I spent on preparing for CFA Level 2 is…
How I Passed CFA Level 3 On My First Attempt
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…
How to Be Great at Answering CFA Level 3 Essay Questions
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…
CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways: Which Should You Be Choosing?
CFA Institute previously announced some major evolutions to the CFA Program. Among them is the introduction of Specialized Pathways for CFA Level 3 candidates from 2025. Level 3 candidates will…
CFA Fast Track: How to Pass the CFA Exams Quickly
It takes an average of 1,000 study hours to obtain a CFA charter, so it is worthwhile investigating the most efficient way to pass before signing up. While there are…
CFA Level 1 Fixed Income: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Fixed Income is a central topic in finance, and it increases in importance (topic weight wise) as…
CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates
Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the…
9 Potential CFA Exam Failure Signs To Be Aware Of
If 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, some will…
CFFP’s Masters in Financial Analysis (MSFA): Our In-Depth Guide
The pandemic has given us all the appreciation of working flexibly whilst still maintaining productivity and a good work life balance. This trend is prevalent in the professional education sector…
Failed CFA Exams? 5 Clear Steps To Recover
CFA exams are famed for being difficult to pass. Failing CFA exams is unfortunately pretty common, but certainly not discussed enough. When I failed CFA Level 2 many years ago…
CFA Curriculum Changes 2024: A Solid Summary
Note: This article is for the new 2024 curriculum. For next year’s info, check out our article on 2025 CFA curriculum changes. The 2024 CFA curriculum is now out for…
CFA Institute Evolves: 6 Big Changes to the CFA Program
In the past few years, the CFA Program has undergone some pretty big changes. From a radical change in exam schedules to a shift to computer-based testing (CBT), the CFA…
A Super Guide To CFA Computer Based Testing (CBT)
Since the introduction of computer-based testing (CBT) by CFA Institute in 2021, there has been a few minor tweaks, changes and improvements in the candidate experience. Here’s one epic summary…