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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Sophie Macon

14 Jun 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

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 the benefits of CFA charter? The answer depends on your personal circumstances, your career goals and what you make of it.  Drawing from my personal experience, here are​ a few things to consider to help your decision on whether the CFA certification is right for you. 1) What are your current career goals? Since 45% of ...

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Best Finance Certifications: Our Top List

Sophie Macon

13 Jun 2024

Career Advice

We’ve had interesting discussions about CFA vs. MBA before, and whether it’s a worthwhile investment. However, that’s not the only alternative qualifications many of us consider in our pursuit of career advancement. With the various finance professional ...

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8 Easy Tips on How To Manage Study With Full Time Job

Sophie Macon

12 Jun 2024

Study Motivation

Most finance exam candidates are studying and working full time. Luckier ones have employers’ support in the form of study leave and exam fees.  What about the rest?  How does one cope with having a demanding ...

The Best Headphones and Earbuds to Use When Studying for the CFA Exams

The Best Headphones for Studying (and Earbuds too)

Zee Tan

11 Jun 2024

Study Break, CFA, How To Study

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 on having a ...

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Financial Modeling: Top Courses & Jobs For Finance Professionals

Sophie Macon

10 Jun 2024

Career Advice

Financial modeling is a critical skill used by people in a range of analytical and planning roles, and plays a key role in the decision making process, especially in almost every financial career ...

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

Alexander Law

9 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder.  Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in all subjects except Alternative Investments ...

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How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

Sam Atari

8 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

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 substantial, but the ...