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Real Money, Real Experts: Dr. Mary Bell Carlson, CFP®, AFC®
Episode 45: Government Careers in Personal Finance: Going inside Dr. Mary Bell Carlson, CFP®, AFC® This week on Real Money, Real Experts, we’re putting co-host Dr. Mary Bell Carlson in the hot seat. In this second episode of our career series, Rachael talks to Mary about her expansive career path...
February 01, 2022
Read More >Friday Follow: Get to know AFCPE’s new Member Services Coordinator
My Name: Bridgett Graham My Work: Member Services CoordinatorMy Roots: I’m what they call a G.R.I.T (Girl Raised in the South)! Born and raised in South Carolina.My Passion: Helping families and individuals work through hard changes in their lives. I have a background in Social Work so I have been in...
January 21, 2022
Read More >Real Money, Real Experts: Marcy Reyes, AFC®
Episode 44: Bridging Gaps with Financial Literacy & Youth Initiative Founder Marcy Reyes, AFC® Watch on Youtube! Kicking off the first episode in our new Career Series, “Real Money, Real Experts” co-hosts Dr. Mary Bell Carlson and Rachael DeLeon speak with Marcy Reyes, AFC® about her career in the nonprofit space. Marcy is...
January 18, 2022
Read More >Friday Follow: Get to know AFCPE’s new Education Coordinator
My Name: Jessie Jimenez My Work: Education Coordinator My Roots: I was raised in southern California, but spent much of my adult life in Northern California. I've settled in Oregon now, just south of Portland. My Passion: Working as an educator and providing financial literacy opportunities is really my passion....
January 14, 2022
Read More >Real Money, Real Experts: Ask Us Anything
Episode 43: Kicking off 2022: Ask Us Anything In our first episode of 2022, co-hosts Mary Bell Carlson and Rachael DeLeon give listeners a sneak peek into what’s ahead on the 2022 season of Real Money, Real Experts. We also answer all your pressing questions about the podcast, the organization,...
January 05, 2022
Read More >#FridayFollow: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Kayla Wells-Yoakum
Kayla Wells-Yoakum is a Regional Specialist with WSU Colville Reservation Extension, providing outreach education in the areas of personal finance, food safety & food preservation and parenting education. She primarily works within the boundaries of the Colville Reservation, but as a Regional Specialist, she also provides her expertise state-wide. AFCPE:...
November 26, 2021
Read More >Celebrate Native American Heritage Month as a Financial Professional!
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with AFCPE! At AFCPE, we embrace Native American Heritage Month as an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the work of Native American AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) professionals, AFC® Candidates, and AFCPE Members who are making an impact in the field of financial counseling, coaching, and...
November 23, 2021
Read More >#FridayFollow: Breaking Out of the Financial Aid Fog
Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head works with consumers across South Dakota to help them increase their financial knowledge and implementation of financial behaviors to empower them to make financial decisions. AFCPE: What led you to a career in personal finance? And what inspires you to continue doing this work today? Lorna: My...
November 19, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: JPMorgan Chase and Change Machine
Welcome to the 2021 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2021, November 15-19, 2021, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors and the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you’ll meet in the virtual Exhibit Hall this November....
November 12, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Welcome to the 2021 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2021, November 15-19, 2021, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors and the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you’ll meet in the virtual Exhibit Hall this November....
November 11, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Zeiders
Welcome to the 2021 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2021, November 15-19, 2021, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors and the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you’ll meet in the virtual Exhibit Hall this November....
November 10, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Wells Fargo & SIFMA Foundation
Welcome to the 2021 Sponsor Spotlight series! As we prepare for #AFCPE2021, November 15-19, 2021, we are excited to introduce you to our Sponsors and the incredible people who work for these organizations. Learn more about the organizations and the people you’ll meet in the virtual Exhibit Hall this November....
November 09, 2021
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