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is an mba worth it

Is An MBA Worth It? Find Out With Our Free Tool

7 Nov 2024

Career Advice

We talked about CFA vs MBA previously, but this is more fundamental. "Is an MBA worth it" is one of those classic questions that always end up with “it depends”.  I do get why lots of people say "it depends", as the question is so broad and cannot be generalized for each person's individual circumstances. But what should you consider? Wouldn't it be great if you could take a self-assessment to figure out whether an MBA is the right path, specifically for you? That's ...

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6 Clear Steps on How to Change Careers Successfully

6 Nov 2024

Career Advice

The pandemic has prompted a career rethink for many of us, with 60% of UK workers planning a career change. As we see in our forum discussions, there’s a diverse set of people from various ...

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TI BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your Calculator Better

5 Nov 2024

CFA, CAIA, FRM, How To Study

Speed and accuracy matter for the CFA, FRM and CAIA exams. It is worth investing some time to learn how to use your calculator more effectively. This Texas Instruments BA II Plus guide is ...

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How To Use HP12C Calculator Better for Your Exams

4 Nov 2024

CFA, CAIA, FRM, How To Study

This 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 Hewlett Packard’s longest and best-selling product, ...

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CFA vs CFP: Which is better for me?

3 Nov 2024

CFP, Career Advice, CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

If you have an inkling of which finance career you're interested in pursuing, it is definitely worth studying for a specialized, globally recognized finance certification to help you secure that desired career path. CFA ...

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FRM vs PRM: Which risk management certification is better?

2 Nov 2024

Career Advice, FRM

Financial risk managers play an invaluable role in maintaining a company's fiscal health by seeking to identify, analyze and address the risks associated with a company’s business operations. Today, the profession is highly valued, ...

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Risk Management Career Path: Roles, Salary & Progression

2 Nov 2024

Career Advice

Risk management in finance is essentially the practice of minimizing a firm's downside exposure, through identifying, analyzing and managing acceptable levels of uncertainties in a firm's day-to-day operations. With increasing global instability ...