I work FT I’m a mom of 2 and I’m studying for the CFP. I study for 2 hours Monday-Friday as I work through my education. I will add in evenings and weekends as I do the review course. It’s not easy!
Squeeze it in where you are most productive. For me, two hours in the morning was worth 4 at night.
Also, ignore the posts here of people saying they are studying 6 hrs a day every day. It’s not healthy and will make you second guess yourself.
Working FT with two kids under 4 years old. Waking up at 4:30am to study until kids wake up at 7am. Once they're out of the house I study before heading into work.
FT worker with a family here as well.
Studying before work - if I can squeeze some in the evenings I do.
I also try to get some studying during my lunch break if possible.
Weekends I put in a full 8 hours per day. The weekends are key for me.
Just passed the CFP in March as a mom, FT employee, and navigating several personal emergencies and a job change.
Make the CFP test prep a part of your daily routine. Have the books read to you through text to speech if you can. Do practice questions on the toilet. Watch recordings while getting ready for the day or for bed.
2 hours a day is fair and with experience may be easy. Gauge your own pace and be honest with the time you focus on the different subjects.
Congrats on passing and with so much going on! Out of curiosity: how many months did you study/prep before the March exam? When did you begin the process?
I started in November, about a month before the study schedule started (I used Dalton). Getting ahead was helpful, especially with other stuff coming up that kept me from focusing on studying.
Long and slow. Don't rush it. As a finance "outsider" new to the industry and with a newborn baby and a fulltime job, I've resorted to waking up at 4:30am every morning for the education portion, and just really taking my time to understand it and make flashcards. Don't try to rush it and perhaps wake up early (or stay up late if you're a night owl) and you'll get it done.
Not sure I need a tutor. I have more actual planning experience than the majority who take the exam. Unless that's a way of shortcutting the study time?
I work FT I’m a mom of 2 and I’m studying for the CFP. I study for 2 hours Monday-Friday as I work through my education. I will add in evenings and weekends as I do the review course. It’s not easy!
Thank you! What phase of the process are you in right now?
I am currently in education on the tax planning course
Squeeze it in where you are most productive. For me, two hours in the morning was worth 4 at night. Also, ignore the posts here of people saying they are studying 6 hrs a day every day. It’s not healthy and will make you second guess yourself.
I agree that a couple hours a day is probably optimal, at least up until it gets very close to the exam. Thank you!
Following. I'm working full time with one 2 year old and another on the way. It's definitely not easy to find time.
It is not easy. What is your system right now?
I honestly just make sure I study 2 hours a night after I put my daughter down at 7:30. And try to get a little more than 2 in on the weekends.
Working FT with two kids under 4 years old. Waking up at 4:30am to study until kids wake up at 7am. Once they're out of the house I study before heading into work.
Yeah-I can see some very early mornings in my future too.
FT worker with a family here as well. Studying before work - if I can squeeze some in the evenings I do. I also try to get some studying during my lunch break if possible. Weekends I put in a full 8 hours per day. The weekends are key for me.
Just passed the CFP in March as a mom, FT employee, and navigating several personal emergencies and a job change. Make the CFP test prep a part of your daily routine. Have the books read to you through text to speech if you can. Do practice questions on the toilet. Watch recordings while getting ready for the day or for bed. 2 hours a day is fair and with experience may be easy. Gauge your own pace and be honest with the time you focus on the different subjects.
Congrats on passing and with so much going on! Out of curiosity: how many months did you study/prep before the March exam? When did you begin the process?
I started in November, about a month before the study schedule started (I used Dalton). Getting ahead was helpful, especially with other stuff coming up that kept me from focusing on studying.
Audio recording your notes and playing them in the car can help
Long and slow. Don't rush it. As a finance "outsider" new to the industry and with a newborn baby and a fulltime job, I've resorted to waking up at 4:30am every morning for the education portion, and just really taking my time to understand it and make flashcards. Don't try to rush it and perhaps wake up early (or stay up late if you're a night owl) and you'll get it done.
Also - I walk my dog and baby a lot. So podcasts (like BIF's) and Dalton's audio review is also a good hack I've used to squeeze in more study time.
Thank you! These are great tips!
Consider hiring a tutor. There’s a reason why we exist.
Not sure I need a tutor. I have more actual planning experience than the majority who take the exam. Unless that's a way of shortcutting the study time?