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#SponsorSpotlight: America Saves
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 05, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: NEFE
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 04, 2021
Read More >#SponsorSpotlight: Private College 529 Plan
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 03, 2021
Read More >#ResearchWednesday: Finances and the First-Generation College Student
The college year has begun, and social media is filled with images of happy parents, happy kids, decorated dorm rooms, and maybe a few tears. However, for first-generation college students, the picture can be much different. Many don't "go away" to college or have the typical four-year college experience. Instead,...
October 27, 2021
Read More >#FridayFollow: Everyone deserves an opportunity for financial freedom
Nicole Standish, AFC® is a personal financial counselor that works primarily with military personnel and their families, helping them build financial literacy and gain control of their finances. AFCPE: What led you to a career in personal finance? And what inspires you to continue doing this work today? Nicole: I...
October 22, 2021
Read More >Employment Enables Economic Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities
Home mortgages, retirement accounts, college tuition, and financial security: these are the reasons why Americans go to work. The second-century Greek philosopher Galen is credited with stating that “work is nature’s medicine,” which often proves true. Assets, however, are nature’s motivator because they symbolize financial stability and a more promising...
October 18, 2021
Read More >#FridayFollow: Teaching Youth to Soar: Marcy Reyes and the FLY Initiative
Marcy Reyes, AFC® is a social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of The Financial Literacy Youth (FLY) Initiative, a non-profit organization that provides culturally responsive financial literacy programming to underserved and underrepresented students; empowering youth with the knowledge, skills and experiences to end generational poverty. Marcy is also an...
October 15, 2021
Read More >AFCPE Spotlight: Merrimack College Financial Capability Center
The Merrimack College Financial Capability Center is the 2016 AFCPE Outstanding Financial Counseling or Planning Center of the Year Award. The Financial Capability Center is a partnership between Merrimack College in North Andover, MA, and ACT Lawrence, a community development corporation that provides bilingual financial education, coaching and counseling services...
October 11, 2021
Read More >Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month as a Financial Professional!
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with AFCPE! National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities.At AFCPE, we embrace NDEAM as an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the work of AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) professionals, AFC® Candidates, and AFCPE Members with...
October 05, 2021
Read More >Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as a Financial Professional!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with AFCPE!Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities.At AFCPE, we embrace Hispanic Heritage Month as an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the work of Latinx AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®)...
September 20, 2021
Read More >Growing Your Practice With Online Reviews
Before you hire a lawyer or begin seeing a new doctor, do you look at their reviews online? If you’re like most people, the answer is a resounding Y-E-S. But why do their online reviews matter? After all, you can easily learn where they went to school, the credentials they’ve...
September 13, 2021
Read More >Take the Time to Talk About Money
#ResearchWednesday Family Communication, Resources, and Income in Adolescence and Financial Behaviors in Young Adulthood Quick Summary: Researchers Szendrey and Fiala at Walsh University looked at the relationship between family communication and resources related to financial management behaviors of young adults ages 18 to 34. They found that parents act as...
September 01, 2021
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