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CFA vs FRM: Which is better for me?

Sophie Macon

7 Jun 2024

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

Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost. We do receive a lot of questions from our readers trying to understand the core differences between them in deciding whether to pursue CFA or FRM. Hence, for those still on the fence, or particularly new to these designations: here's a helpful, straight-to-the-point summary guide comparing CFA vs FRM. Let's take a look! What is the CFA Program? The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) ...

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2024 Free FRM Study Plan: Create Yours Now

Zee Tan

6 Jun 2024

FRM

"Love the (study planner), it's been instrumental in my exam prep... You're genuinely a life saver!" Tom Flavahan FRM candidates often ask us on how best to plan their studies to pass the exams. Or ...

CFA Exam Dates Deadlines and Schedule For Your Calendar

CFA Exam Dates 2024-2025: Key Registration Deadlines

Zee Tan

5 Jun 2024

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

Keeping track of all the important CFA exam information and deadlines is tough as is, especially when you're already busy studying to pass the exams. It didn’t help that CFA Institute's dates kept ...

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When Will My CFA Results Be Released?

Zee Tan

5 Jun 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA Program calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute – the CFA ...

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How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways

Sophie Macon

4 Jun 2024

CFA, CAIA, FRM, How To Study

This is a SUPER detailed guide to enhancing your memory retention for studying. In this guide, I’ll show you 18 actionable ways on how to improve memory for studying any exams, with CFA-exam-specific examples. So if ...

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CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon

3 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the most material to cover. ...

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How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

Zee Tan

2 Jun 2024

Career Advice

After a long and hard job search, you’ve gotten yourself a job offer. Congrats! But how do you know if it’s a good one? It's crucial to know how to evaluate a job offer ...