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What To Do When You Lose Your Job: A Helpful Checklist

Zee Tan

3 Sep 2024

Career Advice

More than 20 million people lose their jobs in the US alone every year. With bizarre news of mass firing over Zoom calls and recessionary fears, job security has become more unpredictable lately. Losing your job is one of the most challenging life experiences you can face, so it is good to be prepared in the unfortunate event that happens. Here's a cool and calm checklist of what to do when you lose your job, which will help you make the ...

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Fintech Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

2 Sep 2024

Career Advice

The word “fintech” is a blend of the phrase "financial technology". Fintech involves the use of cutting-edge solutions in order to support traditional banking services, to offer new, faster services needed in the ...

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CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

Zee Tan

2 Sep 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 3

Interviewing for a new job, targeting a promotion, or looking to progress your career? Top tier firms know that the CFA Program produces results. ​For your next career move, here’s a primer with all the ...

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FRM Preparation: How to Pass FRM Exams

Zee Tan

1 Sep 2024

FRM

The interest in FRM qualification has grown fast in the last few years, given the increasing demand for risk management skillset in the financial sector. With that in mind, we have collected all ...

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CFA Curriculum Changes 2025: A Solid Summary

Sophie Macon

31 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Note: This article is for the new 2025 curriculum. For last year's info, check out our article on 2024 CFA curriculum changes. The new 2025 CFA curriculum is now out for all 3 levels, ...

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What’s the Best CFA Level 3 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan

30 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order CFA Level 3 exam structure has undergone a huge revamp for 2025 with the introduction of Specialized Pathways (i.e. electives). The 2025 curriculum is ...

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What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan

29 Aug 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order There are 93 Learning Modules (LMs) in CFA Level 1's 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the topics in sequence? Or ...