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is an mba worth it

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

Zee Tan

29 May 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 ...

How Is The CFA Exam Graded? We explain the CFA grading system

The Complete CFA Grading Process, Explained

Zee Tan

27 May 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Have you ever wondered how is the CFA exam graded? A while ago I actually researched and considered applying to be a CFA exam grader. Although I ultimately decided not to apply, I learned ...

what is cfa good for

What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look at Job Roles & Sectors

Zee Tan

26 May 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

What is CFA good for, exactly? Somewhere along the way, in the haze of studying, you may wonder whether the CFA journey is worthwhile, or why you even took it in the first place.  It’s not surprising that ...

applying for jobs

Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It’s Not a Golden Ticket to Jobs

Zee Tan

25 May 2024

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

The CFA charter is a great career enhancer in the right industries, and when utilized to its full potential. Although it is challenging to attain, if you are well prepared with a good study ...

ambient sound apps

7 Ambient Sound Apps to Increase Your Study Focus

Sophie Macon

23 May 2024

CFA, How To Study, Study Motivation

In general, the right type of study music does help improve study focus. While there are many genres of study music out there, there’s another often overlooked, but scientifically proven tool that can ...

finance career quiz

Finance Career Quiz: Which Career Fits Your Skills & Personality?

Sophie Macon

21 May 2024

Career Advice

The global financial services market is expected to grow from $22.5 trillion in 2021 to $28.5 trillion in 2025, recording a compound annual growth rate of 6%. To support this growth, the demand for ...

desk stretches

13 Easy Desk Stretches To Do For Better Posture

Zee Tan

20 May 2024

Study Motivation, Study Break

Juggling work, life and studying for exams is pretty tough, especially if you have a young family. It can feel near impossible to make time to look after yourself when you're trying to ...