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#FridayFollow – Having less ≠ deserving less.
Interview with Saundra Davis, Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions “My life journey has always been to make my corner of the world a better place”. This week, we catch up with AFCPE’s financial coaching partner, Saundra Davis of Sage Financial Solutions. Saundra was recently honored for her work as...
August 03, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – Having less ≠ deserving less.
“My life journey has always been to make my corner of the world a better place”. This week, we catch up with AFCPE’s financial coaching partner, Saundra Davis of Sage Financial Solutions. Saundra was recently honored for her work as an adjunct professor at Golder Gate University and shares with...
August 03, 2018
Read More >#Friday Follow – Coaching from the Heart
Kristy Tubbs is a woman on a mission. She is and the president of Piece of Heart Financial Counseling & Life Coaching, where she teaches people how to heal the heart from the pain of financial woes. In this interview, she shares about her journey from military spouse to financial...
July 27, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – Remembering your Life Dreams
In a world where most of us “wear several hats,” we often lose sight of ourselves and our dreams. As an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®), Walter Morris, is passionate about helping his clients dream again. In his work, he helps people remember their dreams and create a dream-inclusive financial roadmap -...
July 20, 2018
Read More >The Importance of Job Analysis: Ensuring the Highest Standard of the AFC®
Help us maintain the highest standard for the AFC® certification. Click here to complete the Job Analysis Survey - Deadline: August 1, 2018 This year the AFC® certification program celebrates 25 years of setting the standard for the field of financial counseling and education. One of the ways we uphold these standards is by conducting...
July 18, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – “Focusing on U”
Vivian Padua is a financial coach and trainer who is passionate about helping clients become financially capable and mindful in their money management. Through her private practice, “Focus On U Coach”, she provides a wholistic approach to financial coaching, education, and training. When she isn’t working with clients, Vivian serves...
July 13, 2018
Read More >Accept the Challenge: Support Students Who are Passionate about Personal Finance
Together we can make a difference today for students who will make a difference tomorrow. https://www.afcpe.org/support Long-time AFCPE Member, Ryan Ritter, AFC®, invites you to accept the challenge! Accept the Challenge! Support AFCPE Students Help us meet our goal of $10K in just 10 days. The more you help, the...
July 09, 2018
Read More >#FridayFollow – Developing Critical Cross-Cultural Skills
We are proud to recognize Biola University as our newest AFCPE® Approved Education Program! AFCPE: What inspired you to work in the field of financial planning and education? Shane: The stock market captured my attention at a young age, and I just had to learn more. As I read and attended seminars,...
July 06, 2018
Read More >Presenter to Bullet Point: “You’re Fired!”
Audiences Come Alive! Do your eyes glaze over at the thought of sitting through another drab PowerPoint presentation? Is your own audience petrified by what dullness might be lurking behind your title slide? When I ask audiences if they would prefer a slideshow or an informal discussion, hands down, they welcome...
July 03, 2018
Read More >Listening Between the Lines
Brandy Baxter is a 2011 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship recipient and financial coach. As a public speaker and owner of her own business Living Abundantly, she coaches and educates people on a variety of money matters, from budgeting to credit and debt management. In her work, she is truly...
June 29, 2018
Read More >Life After the Equifax Data Breach…
The Equifax data breach forever changed the landscape of consumer data protection. For consumers, it was the first time that a breach exposed at one time essentially all the components an identity thief needs to commit a variety of crimes. Because the hacked information included names, Social Security numbers, birth...
June 27, 2018
Read More >#Friday Follow – Making Financial Education a Requirement
Ann House is the Director of the Personal Money Management Center (PMMC) at The University of Utah. She provides financial education and services for students to obtain an education with as little debt as possible. Her goal is to give them the appropriate tools while achieving lifelong, successful financial outcomes....
June 22, 2018
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