Podcasts and Newsletters
Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband internet on rural and tribal land
Broadband network connectivity has been a critical—sometimes the only—means of providing essential services like health care and education and keeping commerce rolling during the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, the share of households on tribal lands with internet access is 21% lower than in neighboring non-tribal areas. In addition, download speeds are...
September 01, 2022
Read More >Practitioners Unite! Networking Coffee Chat
It's pumpkin spice season which means its the perfect time for coffee & conversation with fellow AFCPE members! Join us Tuesday, September 13th at 1pm Eastern for a Networking Coffee Chat. Conversation prompts and questions will be provided, all you have to do is show up ready to chat with your favorite...
August 23, 2022
Read More >Retirement Benefit Basics for Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Components
Gain a solid understanding of retirement benefits available to the Total Force, in this webinar for Personal Financial Managers (PFMs) and other service providers working with military families. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify similarities and differences in retirement benefits between components Differentiate how the...
August 12, 2022
Read More >Questions About the 2022 AFCPE Hybrid Symposium? We’ve Got You Covered!
We're so excited to be able to host our Symposium in person again! We can't wait to see all of your faces! For the first time ever, Symposium is going hybrid. You have two options to experience #AFCPE2022; in-person or virtual. You may be asking what does a hybrid Symposium...
August 09, 2022
Read More >Continuing the Diversity in Finance Discussion with Dr. Michael Thomas
"Financial empathy matters," maintains Michael G. Thomas, Jr., because "it creates a safe space where people can express their financial vulnerabilities without the fear of shame." Learning Objectives: Understand the direct relationship between financial empathy and building trust in a financial planner/client role. Create actionable steps to not only act...
August 09, 2022
Read More >Tapping Your Clients’ Strengths to Create Behavior Change
Financial therapy is the integration of emotion, thoughts, behavior, relationships, and its effect on financial and overall well-being. Financial therapists tap into one or more of these areas to help clients make changes to improve individual, couple, and family financial and overall well-being. This presentation introduces basic concepts of financial...
August 09, 2022
Read More >Member Meet Up: Supporting our Members! AFCPE®️ Mini Software Demo Day
The AFCPE®️ Membership is a unique and diverse group of professionals that are constantly looking for new ways to connect with clients, provide them with educational content and help them make smarter financial decisions. On top of this work, our Members are also looking for solutions to make the process...
August 09, 2022
Read More >Bonus Webinar! How to Make the Most of the PSLF Limited Waiver
There are only three months left in the Temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Expansion! The eligibility process takes time, so you won't want to miss this webinar, which will explain which loans are eligible and how the Expansion benefits work. The webinar will also include real-world PSLF scenarios so...
August 03, 2022
Read More >Future Financial Planning for People with Disabilities: A National Study on What’s Working and What’s Not
For many people with disabilities and their families, future financial planning is overwhelming and unnecessarily challenging. They sometimes struggle to navigate complex and siloed systems to find professionals who have the knowledge and experience needed to help them secure their finances, benefits, and futures. During this session, we will share...
August 03, 2022
Read More >FPA Connect: Wealthy or Not: Your Estate Matters
Attendees will learn about the foundational concepts of estate planning, including powers of attorney for medical and finances, as well as living wills, the laws of intestacy, types of assets, and how the titling of an asset determines its transfer upon death. We dive into the taxes and expenses that...
August 03, 2022
Read More >Reducing Utility Cost for Consumers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that the cost to access energy has increased by 30% in the last year. Low-income households are spending a more significant portion of their income on home energy, including in California, where 11% of these households spend over a third of their...
July 29, 2022
Read More >AFC Review & Exam
We are excited to bring back the AFC onsite review and exam! Join us for 12 hours of live review and sit for the exam with the material fresh in your mind. Our live instructor will review all the topics covered by the AFC Core Competencies and candidates will have...
July 22, 2022
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