SIE Options Studying, and the Art of Juggling
When it comes to SIE Options studying, there is no magic. Likely to make up at least several points on […]
Series 79 Exam Breakdown: Why We Get So Many Analytical-Section Questions
When it comes to a Series 79 Exam breakdown, you can find a fairly detailed one on FINRA’s website. That […]
The Series 7 vs Series 66: The Age Old Question of Which One is Harder?
It’s about time that we address a burning question for a lot of people. In particular, we ask (and try […]
SIE Exam Breakdown: Understanding this First Step in Your Exam Journey
On FINRA’s website there is a SIE Exam breakdown in fairly vague terms. It’s hard to get a sense of […]
FINRA Exam Results, and Whether Or Not They Help
Did you fail your recent FINRA or NASAA exam? If so, you may be tempted to review your FINRA exam […]
Taking the Series 86 Again…What Now?
Are you taking the Series 86 again? If so, you have plenty of company. There are no shortage of students […]
Read the Textbook or Watch a Video Course? How to Spend Your Time Studying
In today’s post we discuss what seems to be most effective for our students when studying for both FINRA and […]
Top 5 Topics to Know for the Series 7 Top-Off Exam
When it comes to prioritizing what to study, in today’s post we discuss the top 5 topics to know for […]
How Many Series 7 Practice Questions is Enough? A Common Question…
We frequently get asked by new customers: “How many Series 7 practice questions is enough before I am ready to […]
Failing FINRA Exams: Leaving Less of a Stain Than in the Past
Good morning all! In today’s post we discuss failing FINRA exams, and how that leaves less of a stain on […]
Holiday Study Break: How Long Can You Afford to Take Off?
When it comes to your memory, you may be surprised at how much you can retain. In today’s post we […]
Series 66 Study Material: Kaplan or STC, Which is Better?
It’s been a while since we’ve touched on this topic, so let’s talk about the Series 66. Specifically, which Series […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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: 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: 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: 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. […]
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: 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: 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: 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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]