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3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For Exams

Sophie Macon

15 Oct 2024

Study Motivation, CFA, How To Study

How to study for the CFA exams (or any other finance exams for that matter)? Have you ever wondered if your current study methods are effective for passing your exams? A comprehensive study called “Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques” by Dunlosky et al. (2013), may just help answer that.  More importantly, I’ve read through and applied the learnings of this study for the specific case of CFA, FRM and CAIA exams, with some of interesting findings that form the best practices for preparation ...

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Free CFA Study Materials List [2024 Edition]

Zee Tan

12 Oct 2024

CFA, How To Study

The CFA program is a lot cheaper than other postgraduate qualifications, but hey, every little helps, right? Be careful though – free CFA exam materials floating around the internet can be outdated or inaccurate. ...

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CAIA Stackable Program: Level 1 Exemption for CFA Charterholders

Zee Tan

11 Oct 2024

CAIA

If you're considering alternative courses like CAIA after CFA exams, you're in luck. CAIA Association - the leader in the alternative investment education space - has some updates on its CAIA Stackable Credential Program, ...

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15 Natural Brain Foods for Studying and Exams

Sophie Macon

10 Oct 2024

Study Motivation

When preparing for my CFA exams years ago, I often wondered if there are brain foods for studying that improved my concentration. This resulted in some experiments and changes in my food intake. And ...

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FRM Exam Day Checklist: What To Bring To FRM Exams

Zee Tan

10 Oct 2024

FRM

So, you’re prepared for the FRM exam.  But are you prepared for the actual day? Knowing and preparing for the logistics of exam day can make a lot of difference in your exam – ...

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CFA Exam Results: How to Interpret CFA Results Charts

Zee Tan

9 Oct 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

What can your CFA exam results charts tell you? More than you may think. To help you get the most out of your CFA exam results, we’ve put together a clearcut guide with: CFA results ...

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How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

Zee Tan

9 Oct 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your “personal marketing materials” - such as CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature - up-to-date to ...