Thinking about the CFP®? Discover how financial advisors earn it, what the process is, and why it’s the gold standard in financial planning.

Education Requirement: Complete a CFP Board Registered Program before taking the CFP® exam. Rigorous Exam: The exam consists of 170 multiple-choice questions covering the financial planning process, ...

A Lubbock ISD elementary school received a new library from Texas Tech Athletics and the College Football Playoff Foundation. Here's what to know.

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

To qualify, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university. The degree doesn’t have to be in finance, but you do need to complete a CFP Board ...

How hard is the CFP® exam? I’ll share my real opinion, why practice exams matter, and how I built confidence to pass this difficult test.

Mary Kay Svedberg has been named director of education for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, the CFP Board announced Wednesday. Svedberg will oversee the implementation of the ...

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One of the most sought-after designations in wealth management is on the verge of becoming a little harder to claim on a resume. But before the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards raises ...

OBBBA expands 529 plans, letting families use funds for tutoring and test fees, increasing flexibility in education spending.

Members of the Lubbock community gathered at Ramirez Elementary School Thursday morning for the unveiling of a $50,000 ...