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Amanda Christensen is an AFC® and Extension Professor with Utah State University specializing in personal finance. In this role, she provides community education and develops educational resources related to personal finance to the USU students and fellow Utahns. AFCPE: What led you to a career in personal finance? And what...

August 19, 2022

Episode 59: Empathy and the Art of Listening with Dr. Michael G. Thomas, Jr.This week on Real Money, Real Experts we catch up with Dr. Michael G. Thomas, Jr., AFC®.  Michael is a lecturer at the University of Georgia, the founder of Modom Financial Solutions, a co-founder of the Financial Behavior Keynote...

August 16, 2022

Episode 58: Exploring the Differences Between Financial Therapy, Counseling, and Planning with Dr. Kristy Archuleta and Dr. Sonya Lutter Link to transcription here.Financial planning, financial counseling, and financial therapy are separate but complimentary financial services designed to support clients' financial goals and well-being. But how do you know which service you,...

August 02, 2022

Episode 57: A Deep Dive Into Student Loans and the PSLF with Rita Green, Ed.D. AFC® → Dr. Rita Green is AFC® certified. Learn more about the AFC® and how you can become one at our next info session ← This week, we're talking all about student loans with Rita Green,...

July 19, 2022

Episode 56: Meeting People Where They Are with Dr. Kate Mielitz, AFC®→ Kate is AFC® certified. Learn more about the AFC® and how you can become one at our next info session ← This week we are joined by Dr. Kate Mielitz, AFC®. Kate joined the AFCPE staff in 2022 as...

July 05, 2022

Episode 55: Providing Real Value in your Business with The Budget Mom, Kumiko Love, AFC®→ Kumiko is AFC® certified. Learn more about the AFC® and how you can become one at our next info session ← Download the transcript here.On this week’s episode, Mary and Rachael had the privilege to sit down...

June 21, 2022

Join us in recognizing Immigrant Heritage Month! Happy Immigrant Heritage Month! This month, we are celebrating the contributions of our immigrant communities across the United States. Want to get involved? AFCPE's DEI Task Force has identified 3 things you need to know when working with immigrants. 1. Understand how to...

June 20, 2022

Can financial counseling be used as a tool to help alleviate financial-related depression symptoms in adults? Quick Summary The literature examined by the authors considered the relationship between financial stressors and mood disorders–specifically, depression. They found that generally financial stress is positively related to depression symptoms.  In addition, three key...

June 15, 2022

Episode 54: Military Financial Readiness and the AFC® with Mike Wood→ Mike is AFC® certified. Learn more about the AFC and how you can become one at our next info session ← This week on Real Money, Real Experts, Mary and Rachael catch up with longtime AFC® and AFCPE® Member, Mike Wood. Mike shares...

June 07, 2022

#FridayFollow: How a Recent AFC Grad is Impacting College Finances Dr. Thamara Barthelus, AFC®, is a Financial Wellness Consultant at The University of Tulsa. In her role, she empowers students to make informed financial decisions that result in a healthy and thriving future. AFCPE: What led you to a career...

June 03, 2022

Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community's impact on the field of personal finance. Happy Pride Month! This month, we're celebrating our LGBTQ+ AFC Professionals, Members, and Candidates! Want to get involved? AFCPE's DEI Task Force has identified 3 ways you can learn more about LGBTQ+ finance during Pride. 1. Learn more about...

June 01, 2022

#FridayFollow: Celebrating Asian American + Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Grace Kim, AFC® Grace Kim, DVM, AFC® is a financial coach and educator for veterinarians who want to stress less and find more joy with their money without feeling overwhelmed in the process. Her own journey from six-figure student loan...

May 27, 2022