Podcasts and Newsletters

Your resume is an opportunity to make a positive, lasting first impression. In this webinar, James Shiver, AFC and Manager of the Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies with Trident University will teach you best practices for polishing your resume and the pitfalls to avoid. Presenter: James Shiver, AFC

March 26, 2021

“What can I do with my AFC® certification?” It’s important to know the answer to this question, whether you’re an AFC professional already or interested in becoming one. Join this session to learn how five different professionals are leveraging the AFC in their careers, discover the pros and cons of their respective...

March 26, 2021

Join this panel discussion to hear the stories of three AFCPE members who left their former professions behind to pursue careers in financial counseling/education. Taking a detour in your career, whether intentional or not, can lead you down a wild and winding road. For these three professionals, that road is...

March 26, 2021

The best way to perfect your elevator speech is to practice giving it! We'll break up into small groups and give you the chance to try it out and gain feedback. Come with your speech and be prepared to learn from your peers! Facilitator: Summer Red, AFC® Non-CEU Opportunity Will not...

March 26, 2021

Approved for 1 CEU for AFCPE® Certified Professionals Approved for 1 Experience Hour for AFC® Candidates Join Dr. Mary Bell Carlson, AFC®, CFP® and Ryan Law, AFC®, CFP® as they review the main components of the most recent update of the American Rescue Act. This webinar will cover stimulus checks, unemployment benefits,...

March 17, 2021

This event covers the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), student loan forbearance, and public service loan forgiveness. Changes in financial circumstances over the past year may impact a family’s eligibility to receive federal student aid for a college-bound student. Borrowers currently repaying student loans...

March 11, 2021

With NEFE's retirement of CashCourse, many members of AFCPE are searching for resources to use at their institutions. Western Michigan University recently developed a web-based prototype that addresses some the big financial planning concerns of young Americans: https://cashncareers.org/ Motivation for this tool was presented at the 2019 AFCPE Symposium and the resulting paper...

March 04, 2021

Family planning for LGBTQ families can be both complex and very expensive.  This webinar will explore the three LGBTQ family planning options, including the costs and other financial implications of each. Presenter: Jim Marrocco, CFP®

March 03, 2021

Don't miss this informative overview on Medicare A and B enrollment periods, including when and how a person files for the foundation of Medicare - Parts A and B. Social Security Public Affairs Specialists Kelly Draggoo and Theresa Busher will cover filing options for Parts A and B, how the...

March 03, 2021

The workshop is designed to help financial coaches and counselors enhance their understanding of credit building as an asset building strategy as well as best practices in credit education. This interactive workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from each other and credit experts about the growing field...

February 16, 2021

Scammers continue preying on consumers, taking advantage of each relief bill and more as the novel COVID-19 pandemic continues. In 2020, over 2.2 million fraud reports were received by the FTC, with imposter scams rising to the top. Just in time for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) which runs this...

February 16, 2021

This event covers recent tax changes that impact your client’s finances. Specifically, this webinar addresses the tax implications of stimulus checks, unemployment, the increase to standard deductions, changes to key provisions for popular tax credits, contribution limits and income thresholds for retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s, increases in other...

February 04, 2021