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Series 7 from Home
December 5, 2021December 5, 2021Jim

Series 7 From Home or at a Prometric Center: Where Should You Take Your Exam?

Trying to decide whether to take your Series 7 from home, or at a Prometric testing center? Well, everyone’s situation […]

Pass Your Exam Before the Holidays
November 28, 2021May 22, 2023Jim

Is There Enough Time to Pass Your Exam Before the Holidays?

“Can I pass my exam before the holidays?” We are starting to hear this question more and more as the […]

November 14, 2021April 30, 2024Jim

FINRA and NASAA Exams: How Much Time to Study Per Day

When it comes to any of the FINRA and NASAA Exams (including the SIE exam, Series 7 Exam, Series 63 […]

Series 66 vs Series 7
November 7, 2021November 7, 2021Jim

Series 66 vs Series 7: Which One is Harder for Most Students?

We often get asked to differentiate the Series 66 vs Series 7 Exams. The reason being, that one typically follows […]

SIE Exam Composition
October 24, 2021October 23, 2021Jim

SIE Exam Composition: What is Most Heavily Weighted?

When it comes to the SIE Exam composition, we get asked all the time about where to focus. In today’s […]

Series 86 Practice Scores
October 10, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Series 86 Practice Scores: Where Should You Be Before the Exam?

When it comes to your Series 86 practice scores, it would be nice to know what historically gets you a […]

know thyself
October 3, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Know Thyself: How You’re Going to Make it Through Your FINRA Exam

While the age-old philosophical quote “know thyself” has many applications, it has important implications for students and the learning process. […]

CFA Exam Pass Percentage
September 26, 2021February 6, 2025Jim

What is Going On With the CFA Exam Pass Percentage?

If you’re like some of our students, you may be wondering what happened with the CFA Exam pass percentage this […]

Series 7 fundamental analysis
September 19, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Series 7 Fundamental Analysis: What Do You Need to Know?

The Series 7 Fundamental Analysis section can be relatively confusing for those of you that have never taken an accounting […]

Video Courses vs Textbooks
September 12, 2021May 22, 2023Jim

Video Courses vs Textbooks: What’s Better for the Series 7 Exam?

We often get asked our opinion on studying video courses vs textbooks for the Series 7 Exam. Like most questions […]

SLoBS over BLiSS
September 5, 2021June 8, 2023Jim

SLoBS over BLiSS: An Easy Way to Remember Order Types

The SLoBS over BLiSS acronym can be found in many places teaching the SIE Exam and the Series 7 Exam. […]

August 29, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Does Your FINRA Exam Breakdown Help You Pass on the Second Time Around?

The question we ask (and try to answer) today is: Does your FINRA exam breakdown help for your next round […]

same old Series 79
August 22, 2021May 22, 2023Jim

A New Class of Investment Bankers, But Same Old Series 79 Exam

A lot of new investment banking analysts are starting their jobs this September and the same old Series 79 Exam […]

Final Week SIE Exam
August 8, 2021May 22, 2023Jim

Final Week SIE Exam Review: What to Do with Your Last Seven Days

When it comes to your final week, SIE exam review should include a few important items. In today’s post, we […]

August 2, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Looking for Extra Points on Your Series 7 Exam? This Tip May Help

There is a quick and easy way to score a few extra points on your Series 7 Exam. In this […]

July 2021 CFA Level 1
July 18, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

One Week to go for the July 2021 CFA Level 1; Here’s How to Prepare

The July 2021 CFA Level 1 is almost a week away. If you need some help preparing for this beast […]

July 11, 2021April 24, 2024Jim

Series 7 Study Hours; Here’s How Many You Should Put In

When it comes to the number of Series 7 study hours a student should put in for a successful outcome, […]

Series 7 Underwriting Spreads
July 4, 2021July 2, 2021Jim

Series 7 Underwriting Spreads: Takedowns, Additional Takedowns, Concessions and More

The Series 7 underwriting spreads section is full of confusing jargon. Takedowns here, additional takedowns there, liability, concessions, and so […]

Series 79 Definitions
June 20, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Series 79 Definitions; Sometimes as Challenging as the Analytical Portion

When it comes to studying for the 79, don’t forget to review plenty of Series 79 definitions. As tutors for […]

Series 7 Top-Off Priorities
June 13, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Series 7 Top-Off Priorities: Try Studying in This Order

When it comes to your Series 7 Top-Off priorities list, a few items should be at the top. In today’s […]

SIE Exam Test Anxiety
June 6, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

SIE Exam Test Anxiety, And How You Might Overcome It

When it comes to SIE Exam test anxiety, there are varying degrees. We have some students that are completely care […]

Why Take the CFA Exam
May 30, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Why Take the CFA Exam? Let’s Revisit This Subject

Why take the CFA Exam? In today’s post, we revisit a discussion we have periodically with our students. The advantages […]

Core Series 66 Topics
May 23, 2021May 22, 2021Jim

Core Series 66 Topics; Where to Begin and Where to Focus

Studying the core Series 66 topics is a good place to start to ensure that your knowledge blooms for this […]

Series 86 Exam Update
May 16, 2021April 24, 2024Jim

Series 86 Exam Update: A Change in Operating Lease Accounting

When it comes to FINRA changing the content of their exams, it’s rare bridge to cross. More specifically, when it […]

Total Series 7 Study Time
May 9, 2021May 8, 2021Jim

Total Series 7 Study Time Needed to Pass: How Long Will You Need?

The total Series 7 study time needed to pass depends on a few things. While many people seek out our […]

SIE Exam for Beginners
May 2, 2021April 24, 2024Jim

SIE Exam for Beginners; No Finance Background? No Problem

What better place to start than the beginning? The SIE Exam for beginners in the financial industry is an excellent […]

minimum series 7 scores
April 25, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Minimum Series 7 Practice Scores You Should Expect in Order to Pass

The minimum Series 7 scores that you should strive for on your practice questions is important to know. After all, […]

CFA Exam Approaching
April 11, 2021April 27, 2021Jim

With the CFA Exam Approaching, Focus on the Right Stuff

With the CFA Exam approaching for some (May!), make sure that you’re focusing on the right stuff. In today’s post […]

Series 66 endurance
April 4, 2021April 3, 2021Jim

Series 66 Endurance: Usually the Last Exam, but Not the Easiest

To the casual observer, studying appears to be anything but a high intensity calorie-burning exercise. Those in the thick of […]

the best series 7 video course
March 28, 2021May 22, 2023Jim

Where to Find The Best Series 7 Video Course on the Internet

Looking for the best Series 7 video course from which to study? After hours of research, we’ve curated a list […]

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