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Earlier this month, we added a new staff member to the AFCPE team, Summer Red, AFC®. Since earning her AFC®designation in 2015, Summer has been an active member of the AFCPE community. She has taught several sessions of the AFC® Webinar Review Course to AFC candidates and served as a member...

November 23, 2018

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

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

Ana Gonzalez Ribeiro is a longtime advocate for financial education. She entered the field more than 10 years ago as a personal financial writer, writing for popular publications and websites such as Mint.com and Yahoo Finance. Fast forward to today, Ana is an Accredited Financial Counselor® with the same “why”. When...

November 09, 2018

Johnie Reed is an AFC® based in Cleveland, Ohio. When asked about his profession, he shares with people that he’s a teacher by training, trade, and occupation. In his role as a financial counselor, he develops relationships based on trust and professional respect. Johnie helps clients change and improve upon their...

November 02, 2018

Scott Henderson is a Texas-based AFC® working full-time at a financial planning firm while pursuing his Master’s Degree and running a business and website called Simplifinances. Scott’s vision is to help young people and middle-class Americans simplify their finances so they can start living a life of financial independence. AFCPE: What inspired you...

October 26, 2018

Laura Coleman is a Tennessee-based Accredited Financial Counselor® with a special niche – preparing couples financially for fertility and adoption. After experiencing firsthand the financial burden and stress that accompanies the fertility and adoption process, Laura felt called to start her blog, podcast, and financial coaching practice, Family Money Coaching. In this...

October 19, 2018

As a personal financial counselor, I am often asked to give an overview of the services I provide to Soldiers and Airmen in my area. Although I am grateful for the opportunity, I often find it difficult to persuade service members that they can benefit from financial counseling. Most of...

October 15, 2018

Tiffany Marr is a woman on a mission.  She’s a wife, mother, and a self-described “entrepreneur with a day job”. She is currently developing a new technology platform that encourages peer-to-peer interaction around money. The platform will allow users to ask financial questions and receive financial tips and strategies in...

October 12, 2018

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

Meet Yoon Lee, PhD – a professor at Utah State University in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Since 2000, she has taught various courses on consumer and family economic issues, including bankruptcy, protection laws and surviving debt. Dr. Lee is also an active member in the AFCPE...

October 05, 2018

Naomi Bechtold, AFC® is a true example of a qualified motivator of financial change. She is an Extension Educator from Purdue University who is running for an Indiana State Representative seat. In this week’s Friday Follow, Naomi shares why she felt called to “raise her voice” and run for a House...

September 28, 2018