2020 AFCPE Research and Training Symposium

If you believe in a future where all people — regardless of income or background — deserve financial security through the highest quality financial counseling, coaching and education, then the AFCPE® Symposium is the place to find your people! At the AFCPE Virtual Symposium, you will: Gain valuable knowledge, information, and...

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Financially Empowering Widows

Death of a spouse hands down has been proven to be the most stressful life event one can experience. Widowhood is such an intense transitional experience that widows need strong support but at the same time married friends often become distant, other friends are simply uncomfortable and often family members...

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Introduction to College Finance Essentials

Curious about AFCPE’s new essentials course, College Finance Essentials? You’re in luck! On Tuesday, Sept 9, join Ryan Law, CFP®, AFC® and the AFCPE Education team for a free 30 minute webinar that will: Give you a sneak peek of the course’s 16 modules Test your college finance savvy with...

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September Member Meet Up – Edmit Demo: Making Wise College Financial Decisions

AFCPE has partnered with Edmit, an online platform that helps students/families achieve their educational goals without taking on too much student debt. Edmit’s platform, micro-course, and customized support helps to: Improve the ROI (Return on Investment) of college. Estimate the true cost of college, including the amount of financial and merit...

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Preparing for the True Cost of Floods and Other Natural Disasters

This webinar will discuss how to help clients become financially prepared for natural disasters in general and for floods in particular. We will share resources and tools to use when talking to clients about preparing for a flood and about what to do after a flood. Presenters: Kelly Bronowicz and...

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Student Financial Aid 101

The Financial Aid process can be a knot of frustration for many. This webinar is designed to untangle that knot. Join us as we highlight the process for students to acquire funding for their post-secondary education.  We will clearly define financial aid, explain each type, and the different sources. By...

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FPA Connect: Helping Clients Navigate Health Insurance

Health insurance is the 2nd largest expense for your clients—for both businesses and individuals. Healthcare costs are also a leading cause of bankruptcy. How can you help your clients make smart insurance decisions so they stay covered (and protected) but also not waste money? In this webinar, we’ll explore several...

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Planning for the Worst, Hoping for the Best

This final session in the Disaster and Hazard Readiness Foundations series ties together all planning aspects involved in military family readiness from both family and service professional perspectives. Dr. Lindsey shares strategies, resources, and templates, with a focus on the who, what, when, where, and why of preparation, mitigation, and recovery. Stay tuned for...

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Impacts and Responses in Disaster and Hazard Readiness

Session two of the series takes an in-depth look at disaster and hazard impacts and responses. Dr. Lindsey discusses impacts from several vantage points—social and emotional, family and community, agricultural and environment, and housing and food security. She addresses response phases, factors impacting community recovery, and what professionals and families can do...

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Disaster and Hazard Readiness 101

The first session in this year’s Academy series provides a bird’s-eye view of disasters and hazards. Dr. Lindsey begins with a high-level overview addressing terminology, phases of management, and types of disasters and hazards. She provides insights into significant research guiding disaster and hazard readiness and response, as well as the role...

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Leveraging Scholarships to Reduce Reliance on Student Loans

It’s no secret that college is expensive, costs continue to increase and the amount of free financial aid remains static. Increasingly, students and families turn to student loans to pay for education beyond high school. In fact, Americans owe over $1.5 trillion collectively in student loans - second only to...

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Communication: Seek First to Understand, then be Understood

Personal Finance Managers provide counseling to many different military families going through difficult financial situations. Using communication skills effectively is vital to the success of their work with clients. In this webinar, we will discuss the ways to most effectively communicate with clients so that strategies for positive change can...

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