The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner (CFP) is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

Taking the CFP exam can be an important step in advancing your career and it's important to prepare for it thoroughly. Utilizing CFP exam prep materials and resources can help you better understand ...

Sample #1: Answer: B) Canceled debts as gifts, since they aren’t taxable income. Explanation: When a debt is canceled as a gift, it is excluded from taxable income because gifts are not subject to ...

There’s always a bit of anxiety in the air when financial advisors study for the rigorous Certified Financial Planner exam, but the version of the test that’s coming next week may be accompanied by ...

The CFP Board announced on Monday the availability of an artificial intelligence-backed exam preparation tool for people pursuing the certified financial planner designation. Those who sign up for the ...

Let’s face it: the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) exam is no walk in the park. Come every March, July, and November, the anxiety in the finance classrooms becomes so thick you can practically ...

Right out of the gate, I recommend diving into the exam blueprint. That means creating a schedule that covers all sections: risk management, insurance planning, tax planning, investment planning, and ...

Candidates for the certified financial planner (CFP) designation will be able to take the required exam virtually for the July and November testing dates, the CFP Board announced. The next exam will ...

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Among the 10,437 candidates testing this year, 6,763 candidates passed. The CFP Board announced a record year for its Certified Financial Planner certification exam, with 10,437 candidates testing in ...