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Education Office Hours
Do you have questions? At AFCPE's Education Office Hours, you can get answers from an expert! Office Hours are ideal for AFC candidates and Essentials students who are struggling with the content or would like individual support. For the best success, write down questions as they come up in your...
August 07, 2024
Read More >Helping Older LGBTQ+ Americans Navigate Retirement
According to a recent Gallup poll, the percentage of U.S. adults who self-identify as LGBTQ+ has doubled since 2012, rising to 7.1%. SAGE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older people, found that 51% of LGBTQ+ elders are worried they won’t have enough money as they...
August 06, 2024
Read More >What to know about scams and fraud targeting young adults
Although younger, digital savvy consumers may be adept at using the internet, TIME reported that Generation Z is more than three times as likely as Baby Boomers to fall for online scams. Part of the reason for this, the news report explained, is that many scams target members of the...
August 05, 2024
Read More >Fairness, Transparency and Accountability in Credit and Consumer Reporting
The webinar will cover (1.5 Hours) - How background check reports that include criminal and eviction records have been used to unfairly deny consumers jobs and housing, and how recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) guidance is designed to lead to greater accuracy and accountability in these critical reports; -...
August 05, 2024
Read More >FPA Connect: Addressing ID Theft on Credit Reports
As much as people aim to protect their personal identifying information, sometimes it falls into the wrong hands and can result in fraud or identity theft. Identity theft can damage credit and must be dealt with quickly. During this webinar, we’ll review what identity theft is and how it might...
August 01, 2024
Read More >Ensuring Equity: Understanding and Upholding the Fair Housing Act
Join us for a seminar on the crucial protections afforded by the Fair Housing Act. Learn how this legislation safeguards against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability in housing-related activities, including rental, sales, and mortgage lending. Gain insights into federal and state guidelines,...
August 01, 2024
Read More >The Art of Helping a Client Sell Their Business
If your client has a business in their asset portfolio, your guidance as their financial advisor is crucial throughout the selling process. Your expertise will help them ensure they are building equity, have the correct legal and accounting team, and are prepared for any transition. When they consider selling their...
July 25, 2024
Read More >Event: Enhancing Military Family Well-Being: Understanding and Nurturing Economic Security
During the 2024 Military Family Readiness Academy, we will explore the connection between economic security and family well-being and how to address disparities and challenges. We’ll look beyond achieving and sustaining positive personal and family financial outcomes by exploring how various conditions affect overall economic security. We’ll delve into underlying...
July 19, 2024
Read More >Maximizing the Use of 529 Plans for Military Families
529 plans can be a savings tool for more than just college expenses; they can be used for K-12 tuition payments, to repay student loans, and to purchase computers or other related educational expenses. This webinar covers how 529 education savings plans can be leveraged to provide tax-advantaged savings for...
July 18, 2024
Read More >Balancing Military Spouse Employment with Family Economic Well-Being
Military family members are an integral part of a service member’s support system, but the challenges faced by military spouses in maintaining employment are often overlooked. The Department of Defense provides an array of support services, resources, community networks, programs, and initiatives to assist military spouses in pursuing their career...
July 18, 2024
Read More >[Member Meet-Up] Networking Chat: Client Engagement
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th at 12 pm ET for a virtual networking coffee chat! These sessions are made successful by your ideas and interaction so come ready to chat! This event will not be recorded as there will be breakout rooms. This month will focus on client engagement....
July 17, 2024
Read More >Strengthening Health, Wellness, and Financial Security Through Total Force Fitness
Total Force Fitness focuses on the service member’s entire health throughout their career. Total Force Fitness focuses on enhancing eight dimensions of wellness for service members. This webinar discusses the financial fitness dimension and how economic insecurity can affect the other wellness dimensions including nutritional fitness. This webinar will also...
July 12, 2024
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