The Standard Newsletter
Mindy Huberty
I made the decision to pursue the AFC certification when I moved overseas with my husband. I knew the job market was slim and I thought this certification would help advance my career when we eventually moved back to the states. After years of experience working with youth in non-profits,... Read More >
Andi Wrenn, AFC®
AFCPE Symposium attendees often mention the opportunity to network as one of the best parts of attending each year. This year there were many opportunities to connect with other professionals virtually. Attendees could easily connect with one click to reach out. The Pathable platform had many great features that encouraged... Read More >
Michael G. Thomas Jr., Ph.D., AFC®
A few weeks ago, my youngest child, Sebastian, and I were watching one of his favorite television shows. During one of the commercial breaks, a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) commercials aired. Under the backdrop of dramatic music, the scene was of two animal control professionals trying... Read More >
Catalina Laschon, AFC® Candidate & Meghan McInnes, AFC®, FFC®
Many financial counselors and coaches have asked how they can be more inclusive to diverse populations and how to better serve diverse clients. During the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Networking Chat at Symposium, the AFCPE® DEI Task Force encouraged exploration of the many facets of diversity, took time for... Read More >
Stephanie R. Yates, PhD, AFC®, CFP®
Carl Richards, CFP® has written two bestselling personal finance books: The One-Page Financial Plan and The Behavior Gap. He also created the Sketch Guy column that appears weekly in the New York Times. His books as well as his sketches take a behavioral approach to money management. Richards emphasizes “financial... Read More >
Tannia Ventura and Sonya Passi, FreeFrom
From working in partnership with financial coaches and counselors, we know that some of you may be approaching this article with questions. You may be asking yourself: How do I know if I’m working with survivors of intimate partner violence? And, what can I do as a financial coach or... Read More >
Rebecca Wiggins
Greetings from the national office! The trace of autumn air signals more than pumpkins and cooler weather ahead -- it means the Experience AFCPE 2020 virtual symposium is just around the corner. Each year, our symposium uniquely brings together professionals from all across the field, and the country. Students, researchers,... Read More >
Ryan Law, AFC®, CFP®
2020 is more than halfway over and the virtual AFCPE Symposium is right around the corner. To say this has been an interesting year would be an understatement. COVID-19; cancellation or changes to the way we do school, work, sports, and shopping; social unrest following the death of George Floyd;... Read More >
Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, AFC®, CHC
The best way to describe this book is to restate its central premise: “Rewirement is the process of changing the way you think about retirement to overcome mental and behavioral hurdles holding you back from a more financially secure future.” At 159 pages, it is a quick read and covers... Read More >
Carrie Johnson, Ph.D., AFC®
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the finances of U.S. households. Researchers and practitioners from across the country are trying to grasp the extent of the impact on household finances. Early research has started emerging that can inform the financial counseling practice as we work to assist... Read More >
Schane D. Coker, M.S., AFC®, FFC®
I can remember being the only black student in many of my classes throughout my educational journey, including the attainment of my master’s degree. By default, I was forced into holding the unwelcomed title of being the “token” representative for those that looked like me or were non-white, both inside... Read More >
Andi Wrenn, AFC®
There is no better way to grow in life than to have a relationship that encourages building up another so they learn and grow. This may seem like a strong statement, but let me take a few minutes of your time to talk about how being in a mentor/mentee relationship... Read More >