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Professional Education
In our Professional Education section, we've sought advice from industry experts on how you can prepare for your upcoming test. If you're looking for a guide to financial certification exams, this is it!
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CPA, CFA Or CFP - Pick Your Abbreviation Carefully
A couple of letters can mean a big difference. Find out which designation you need and how to get it.

Pass Your CFA Exams On The First Try
Become one of the elite who pass these exams by using these simple study methods.

So, You Want To Earn Your CFA?
Here are some pros and cons to consider before you take the charter plunge.

Top Things To Know For An Investment Banking Interview
Without some basic knowledge, you won't get the job. Find out what you need to know and how to prepare.

Tips For Passing The Series 6 Exam
Find out what you can do during the test to make sure you get a passing score.

Succeeding At The Series 63 Exam
Your career as a securities agent begins with this test. We'll show you how to score high.

Becoming A Chartered Market Technician
This certification involves three tough exams. Find out what you need to do in order to pass.

Keeping Clients Through Good And Bad
If you work in the financial industry, keeping your clients happy is the key to keeping your business going strong.

Stock School: Student-Managed Investment Plans
Student-managed investment funds offer future investment professionals a chance to manage real money while earning their degrees.

Studying For The CFP Exam
Learn the tips and tricks of the trade before heading into this test.

Standards And Ethics For Financial Professionals
Scandals and fraud have given financial professionals a black eye. Learn some typical ethical dilemmas and how to stay clean.

What The Series 24 Exam Won't Teach You
Can you handle being the judge and jury in your firm? Find out what surprising tasks a job as a principal entails.

The Key To CFP Exam Success
Up to 60 of the questions on this test are case studies. Are you up for the challenge?

Matching Investing Risk Tolerance To Personality
Understanding risk tolerance is crucial to the advisor/client relationship and any good investment policy statement.

The GRE: A Cheaper Alternative For Business School
The GMAT is the standard test for business schools, but many will accept a GRE score instead.

Traditional MBA Or Business Graduate Degree?
Though an MBA is the most known business graduate degree, that doesn't make it the best.

Online MBA Programs: Study From Home And Succeed!
The freedoms available with online MBA programs, for many, outweigh the hardships. Are they right for you?

3 MBA Double Majors That Boost Your Value
Find out how to fast track with a double major, and give you career the edge it needs.

CIPM: The Key To A Niche Career In Finance
The prestigious CIPM designation can give you an edge in the finance world. Here's what you need in order to get it.

Commuters' University: On-The-Road Learning
Effectively using your commute time could place you miles ahead of your competition.

The Real Cost Of An MBA
When adding up tuition, books, rent and foregone salary, an MBA can cost as much as a house. Is it worth it?

5 Financial Mistakes New Graduates Must Avoid
College doesn't prepare grads for handling their personal finances. Find out what you need to know here.

A Double Undergrad Can Cost You Your MBA
At college, many students prefer to do a double undergrad to broaden their education, but this can hinder you - financially and professionally - in the long run.

Series 63, Series 65 Or Series 66?
We'll help you clarify which exam you should take.

Shopping For An Accounting Certification
An accounting certification may just the boost your career needs. Find out how to get the most bang for your buck.

7 Courses Finance Students Should Take
These college classes will help you prepare for the working world - and stand out from your peers.

6 Proven Tips For Series 6 Success
These techniques can help you pass this test without the added stress.

Alternatives To Business School
Universities don't have a monopoly on information. Advance in your career without going back to school.

Does Study End After The CFA?
Find out what is expected of CFAs after they become charterholders.

Ace Your Business School Courses
Work smarter, not harder, to get the grades you want this year.

Creating A Career With Commodities
The Series 3 exam is your quickest way to diversifying sales and adding futures to your future.

Municipal Bond Tips For The Series 7 Exam
Learn to distinguish between general obligation and revenue bonds to ace this test.

CFA, MBA ... Or Both?
These certifications require time and money, but combined programs are making obtaining both more realistic.

Prepare For Your CFA Exams
Find out how to get yourself ready for these lengthy and often daunting exams.

Hotshots Needed For Commodity Trading Advisor Positions
If you can multi-task and enjoy a good challenge, this lucrative career could be a perfect fit.

Should You Head Back To Business School?
With job opportunities rising daily, find out if you need an MBA to stay competitive.

Keeping Up With Your Continuing Education
Professional maintenance can be a chore. Learn how to streamline the process.

Fiduciary Designations Enhance Planning Career
Attaining the AIF or AIFA could help both you and your clients enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Microsoft Excel Features For The Financially Literate
Swimming in a sea of numbers? Find out how to crunch them quickly!

Beware Of CFP Designation Maintenance
The workload doesn't end with your exam. Find out how to keep up your CFP credential.

Certified Senior Designations Under Scrutiny
Catering to seniors is big business, but state regulators could pull the plug.

Investigating The Securities Police
Learn the history of the NASD and how it protects investors.

Solving Mixed Options Problems On The Series 7
Learn to ace the questions that involve both options contracts and stock positions.

Tips For Series 7 Options Questions
We'll show you how to ace the largest and most difficult section of this exam.

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