Podcasts and Newsletters

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program was developed in 2007 to encourage employment in high-need public service fields. Fast forward to over ten years since it's inception and less than 1% of applicants for this forgiveness program have had their student loan balances forgiven. This webinar will explain the complexities...

May 15, 2020

Ethics can be complex, especially when melding personal values, AFCPE's Practice Standards, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Using real-life military scenarios, this webinar will explore strategies to put ethics into everyday practical use. Presenter: Heather Baker, AFC®

May 15, 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...

May 11, 2020

This session is intended for all consumers.  Millions of American workers have been furloughed within the past month. If you are experiencing full or partial loss of work hours and pay, this webinar is designed to help you navigate this time of uncertainty. Learn more about the types of furloughs,...

April 28, 2020

Presenters from CFPB offices will provide resources for protecting your finances  during the coronavirus pandemic. CFPB staff will also share downloadable educational resources for practitioners and consumers.  Presenters from the following CFPB offices will present: Office of Financial Education, Office of Servicemembers Affairs, Office for Older Americans, the Section Students...

April 22, 2020

This webinar will teach ways for older and younger generations to communicate effectively with each other. Presenter: Julie Johnson, XY Communication

April 20, 2020

Credit reporting and scoring are constantly evolving to adapt to changes in consumer protection laws, consumer and economic patterns, and the business needs of lending institutions. Recent developments in credit scoring and in the credit industry, particularly the implementation of new consumer protections, policy changes, and the growing use of...

April 20, 2020

Providing care for an aging parent can exact a high emotional toll on families. Aging adults’ needs can also be costly. Join us as we explore the expected and unexpected financial costs that come with caring for an aging parent. This webinar will touch on resources available to those who...

April 16, 2020

Open to AFCPE certified professionals & AFC candidates who have passed their AFC Exam. Join Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director, to learn more about the new virtual counseling and coaching initiative just launched in partnership with Yellow Ribbon Network and generously funded by Wells Fargo Foundation. If you haven't signed...

April 13, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented economic crisis for people across the globe. AFCPE Certified Professionals are uniquely qualified to work with those who have been affected. In Part 2 of this overview of the CARES Act, we will cover eviction/rent relief, mortgage forbearance/foreclosure, and help for small businesses....

April 09, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented economic crisis for people across the globe. AFCPE Certified Professionals are uniquely qualified to work with those who have been affected. The CARES Act offers assistance for Americans in the form of stimulus checks, student loan debt relief, a moratorium on evictions and...

April 03, 2020

Join us for a live question and answer session to help you navigate your personal finances during this economic and humanitarian crisis. We’ll answer your personal finance questions from what to do after job loss to checking your beneficiaries and everything in between. Worried about navigating stimulus checks, retirement, student...

April 01, 2020