Client Communication & Counseling Texas Tech University School of Financial Planning Using self-discovery, this course will explore and apply theory, counseling fundamentals, and communication techniques for effective interactive client communication in financial planning and counseling. Addresses personal relationships with money, including emotions, beliefs, and behaviors.

The book and research by Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational explains the hidden forces that drive how we make decisions. While these decisions are often far less rational than we think, once we know more about them they can help us stay on top of our finances, interact better with others and live happier lives. Through this self-study program and discussion […]

2023 Tax Updates: What Service Providers Need to Know Learn about the recent tax changes that are likely to impact military finances. Due to many of the expanded benefits of 2021 expiring, the 2022 tax laws look more like 2020 tax rules. For example, a family that received a refund of $12,000+ in 2021 from the expanded tax credits may […]

Although we say money is the major cause of conflict within a relationship, that’s not true. Money, itself, is a neutral commodity. Conflicts are driven by the associations each person has with money. If they are unaware of their own and their partner’s motivations and needs related to money, they will not be able to resolve the issues.