Keep reading for more of the best CFP® review courses that range from academic and structured to flexible, budget-friendly, and even last-minute tutoring options. When I tested the Boston Institute of ...

Research shows that students who use multiple active study strategies, like practice questions, quizzes, and problem-solving, perform better on exams. Since the CFP® exam requires applying knowledge ...

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According to the CFP Board, approximately 80% of successful CFP® candidates studied for over 11 hours every week. And with the average recommended study hours ranging between 200 and 250 hours, that ...

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If you’re looking to supercharge your career as a financial planner, becoming a CFP® is the way to go. Here’s why it matters… CFP® professionals earn 10% more than their peers—and that’s just the ...

CFP Board today announced the launch of CFP® Exam Practice App, its new official exam preparation platform designed to support candidates pursuing CFP® certification. It’s the only exam preparation ...

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The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner, or CFP, is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

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