Podcasts and Newsletters

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...

July 27, 2020

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...

July 27, 2020

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...

July 21, 2020

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...

July 06, 2020

Many small business owners, especially sole proprietors are reluctant to explore the issue of succession planning possibly due to the difficulty and complicated emotions in facing a major transition.  In this session, attendees will learn how having a nuts and bolts understanding of the process is an effective first step...

July 06, 2020

Refresh your knowledge of AFCPE’s Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, as well as professional ethics while working with clients regarding financial matters.  This training will satisfy 1 CEU of AFCPE’s Ethics CEU requirement. Presenter: Summer Red, AFC®

July 06, 2020

FICO® Score Open Access for Credit and Financial Counseling is a valuable program that enables credit and financial counseling providers in the US to share FICO® Scores already purchased - for the purpose of providing financial counseling and/or financial education services - with their customers for free and with no...

July 01, 2020

Personal Finance Managers and financial educators need resources to meet the needs of their client’s evolving financial needs across the life cycle. This webinar will cover the Misadventures in Money Management and the Your Money, Your Goals programs from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This webinar seeks to present...

June 16, 2020

Everyone has unconscious bias.  This webinar will increase awareness of unconscious bias and give you tools to overcome and conquer bias, including emotional intelligence and an equity screen created by AFCPE’s Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. Presenter: Brandy Baxter, AFC®

June 10, 2020

This webinar will provide a basic understanding of online spaces and the differences between communication in online space vs face to face.  Discussion will include understanding the nuances of online space and psychological and cultural values and norms. Note: the slides for this webinar contain proprietary material and will not...

June 10, 2020

As we navigate new social distancing rules amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone is having to adjust. Knowing how to navigate virtual services is becoming an essential skillset of our profession. While many of you have been virtually counseling or coaching for years, others have had to quickly learn and...

June 09, 2020

Financial insecurity is at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, affecting nearly all Americans. However, while we are all in the same storm, the reality is that we are not all in the same boat. This pandemic is bringing to light, now more than ever, race and gender inequalities that...

May 19, 2020