A reader wrote in to ask two related questions.
One, is the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation more difficult to obtain?
Two, which is the more “valuable” designation?
Interesting questions that I shall try to answer. (more…)
Seth Godin nicely expresses a point that I have made in past posts.
Do not accept mediocrity from your professors and schools.
This advice extends to any learning forum: continuing education, trades, seminars, etc. (more…)
Or scary.
Education should serve a few purposes.
Schools should teach students the basic skills needed in the work world. Math, writing, reading, comprehension, and the like. (more…)
Often I am asked about programs for those wanting to enhance their finance credentials.
There are a variety of options out there. (more…)
I just saw the June 2010 worldwide results for the Chartered Financial Analyst exams.
109,705 students wrote one of the three exams this June.
The pass rates were: Level I, 42%; Level II, 39%; Level III, 46%. (more…)
Bill Gates provides a few thoughts on the future of education.
I think he makes some good points.
As you can tell from my own posts on education, I appreciate his views. (more…)
As someone that uses Amazon Prime, I find it an extremely good value at full price.
But I see that Amazon is currently offering a deal to US based students.
Free Amazon Prime for one year.
Given that Amazon is now in the textbook business, US readers may want to give it a try.
In Academics Versus Extracurricular Activities, I discussed the importance of grades when potential employers compared applicants.
If you read my post on this subject, I do not place too much importance on grades. (more…)
An interesting article from Glenn Reynolds on a potential bubble in higher education.
Mr. Reynolds is a law professor and runs the very informative blog, Instapundit.
As for his article, a few thoughts: (more…)
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