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#Friday Follow: One Class. One Spark. The Career.
Ryan Law, AFC® is the Director of the Money Management Resource Center (MMRC) at Utah Valley University. Through the center, volunteer peer Financial Coaches educate students, faculty and staff through one-on-one counseling sessions and presentations on campus. When Ryan’s not working at the MMRC, he’s teaching courses as part of the...
December 21, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – Investigating a Deep Connection for Economic Justice
At the 2018 AFCPE Symposium, Lucia Reed, AFC® and her colleague George Reuter received the Outstanding Symposium Practitioners’ Forum Award for “Delivering Financial Counseling to Families with low Incomes through the Federal Government’s Largest Wealth-Building Program for Families with Low Income”. Lucia is a financial coach for Compass Working Capital in...
December 14, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – Making Personal Finance Fun!
At the 2018 AFCPE Symposium, Matt Goren, CFP® and Michael G. Thomas, AFC® received the Outstanding Consumer Financial Information award for their podcast, Nothing Funny About Money. Recipients of this award, nominated by their peers, provide innovative consumer information in the field of financial counseling and planning. Nothing Funny About Money (NFAM) is...
December 07, 2018
Read More >#Raise Your AFCPE Voice 2018
When I received the notification that I could attend the 2018 AFCPE Symposium, thanks to a scholarship from FINRA Foundation for military spouse fellows, I had no idea how much of an impact it would have on me. How do you put into words the feeling of having your purpose...
December 05, 2018
Read More >Love & Money
While I typically present about love and money, it could easily be stated as loving money. Guiding couples through the love and money discussion may just end up with a scenario of the couple loving their money story—“loving money.” For individuals, money has reportedly been the top stressor for the past decade...
December 03, 2018
Read More >Exploring Innovation and Financial Inclusion in the Credit Industry
A good credit history is crucial in today’s economy. Far more than just a number, a good credit score is a prerequisite for every day financial services like a low-cost credit card, a bank account or car loan. A good credit history can make the difference in accessing the affordable...
November 16, 2018
Read More >We Value You!
Imagine a work environment where you can share with your colleagues, learn from each other’s experiences, and use that shared knowledge to be a more effective financial professional. A place where your knowledge is valued, a place where employees build each other up, and a place where learning is valued:...
November 13, 2018
Read More >#RaiseYourVoice Contest- Deadline Extended!
Whether you are a Symposium veteran or a first-time attendee, we want to hear from you! This year’s Symposium theme is “Engaging an integrated and inclusive community of personal finance professionals". One of the things we love about our supportive community is your willingness to lift up and support those around you. Which is why...
October 11, 2018
Read More >#RaiseYourVoice Contest
This year’s Symposium theme is “Engaging an integrated and inclusive community of personal finance professionals". One of the things we love about our supportive community is your willingness to lift up and support those around you. Which is why we're asking you to #RaiseYourVoice! How to participate: Step 1: Answer the two questions below...
September 18, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – A Lighthearted Spin on Personal Finance
Michael Thomas is an AFC® and full time Graduate Student at The University of Georgia. He strives to help clients and society take the shame out of financial conversations and discussions. He understands how important it is to: recognize mistakes, see why they were made, and assist clients in overcoming obstacles...
September 14, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – The World’s First Stand-Up Economist
Yoram Bauman, in short, is an economist. However, he’s not just an economist. Yoram is an economist who also does stand-up comedy…about economics. Whether he is discussing economics, calculus, or even climate change, Yoram has the unique ability to take an often serious topic and makes it light, fun, and...
September 07, 2018
Read More >AFCPE Members are Bridging the Gap
"At AFCPE, we believe in motivating change, in bridging gaps, in making connections with knowledge and empathy. Because we know that the best way to impact our culture is by improving individual lives." Thank you to the AFCPE Members and certified professionals who make an incredible impact in the lives of the...
November 15, 2017
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