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3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For Exams

Sophie Macon

24 May 2024

Study Motivation, CFA, How To Study

How to study for the CFA exams (or any other finance exams for that matter)? Have you ever wondered if your current study methods are effective for passing your exams? A comprehensive study called “Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques” by Dunlosky et al. (2013), may just help answer that.  More importantly, I’ve read through and applied the learnings of this study for the specific case of CFA, FRM and CAIA exams, with some of interesting findings that form the best practices for preparation ...

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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 ...

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How to Sleep Better: 12 Surefire Ways to Improve Your Sleep Now

Zee Tan

22 May 2024

Study Motivation

We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping. We all know being sleep deprived is detrimental to our mood, state-of-mind and productivity. Yet we are not really taught how to sleep better ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Effects & How To Cure It

Zee Tan

19 May 2024

Study Motivation

Sleep is so crucial to our overall wellbeing, yet most of us don't get enough of it. When balancing exam preparation with a full-time job, it’s tempting to cut on sleep hours in a ...

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Hedge Fund Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

18 May 2024

Career Advice

With a reputation for offering some of the best salaries in the financial sector, a hedge fund career is one that’s coveted by many professionals. With opportunities for progression, that’s often a little ...