Neutralizing Couple’s Money Conversations to Be Productive

Although we say money is the major cause of conflict within a relationship, that’s not true. Money, itself, is a neutral commodity. Conflicts are driven by the associations each person has with money. If they are unaware of their own and their partner’s motivations and needs related to money, they...

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Predictably Irrational Book Study Group

The book and research by Dan Ariely, Predictably Irrational explains the hidden forces that drive how we make decisions. While these decisions are often far less rational than we think, once we know more about them they can help us stay on top of our finances, interact better with others...

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Utilizing Student Loan Coaching to Help Clients Reduce Financial Burdens

Student loans are one of the largest lifetime debts incurred by individuals and families, thus making loan repayment a central factor in household financial wellbeing. This virtual 2-part course (3 hours per day) provides intensive training on all aspects of student loan debt, including how to work with students and...

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Financial Social Work Certificate Program (Mar-Oct)

UMSSW’s Financial Social Work Initiative (FSWI) is launching its next online version of the Financial Social Work (FSW) Certificate Program through UMSSW’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Office in March 2023! It will meet an identified need for greater financial capability and empowerment knowledge on the part of social workers who...

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Wealthy or Not, Your Estate Matters – Part II

Estate planning basics are continued in this webinar, exploring the use of trusts in an estate plan, income taxation of trusts, and planning for the federal estate tax.  Foundational concepts will be reviewed briefly to bring attendees up to speed.

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CANCELLED: FPA Connect: How Financial Literacy + Financial Technology Can Advance Financial Wellness

This event has been cancelled. Financial Literacy resources are everywhere.  However, if we want to promote overall Financial Wellness, we need to provide people with not just financial education but the tools to implement this knowledge.  That is where FinTech comes into play.  By combining Financial Literacy and Financial Technology,...

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Practitioners Unite! Movie Discussion: Get Smart With Money

During this Practitioner's Unite! session, we will discuss the documentary Get Smart With Money. What were the positives? What was the documentary missing? How could it be improved? Get Smart With Money is a Netflix documentary where financial advisers share their simple tips on spending less and saving more with...

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Member Meetup: Creating Content Using Canva

During this Member Meet-up, you'll learn the basics of how to use Canva to promote your brand. Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool and app. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos, and more. This webinar will utilize the Canva app, so download it...

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Instilling Client Motivation Throughout the Counseling Process

This member meet-up will be led by Jenni Whiteley. She is an AFC candidate and Masters's student at Utah State University. She developed a technique focused on helping clients transform their budget process from the inside out. She will walk us through how to inspire clients to gain control of...

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Member Coffee Chat: 2023 Focus, Plans & Goals

Join us for Practitioners Unite: Networking Coffee Chats. This event occurs once a month and is the perfect place to come hang out and network with other AFCPE Members! This week we will be discussing our 2023 plans and goals. There is not a presentation, but there will be icebreaker...

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FPA Connect: Upcoming Changes to Student Loans and Strategies to Maximize Forgiveness

How can you lower student loan payments? Which forgiveness plan is right for your clients? Join us as Tricia Kollath, a Certified Student Loan Professional and CFP®️, presents several of the new changes to Federal student loans in 2023. This will also cover the new Income-Driven repayment plan coming out...

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The Power of Teaching your Clients Their Consumer Rights

This webinar will discuss the rights consumers have that enable them to effectively monitor, manage, and improve their financial well-being. Through CFPB’s Financial Education Exchange (FinEx), the CFPB offers free publications, tools, and resources to help you work with people in your community who need help understanding their rights and...

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