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Sample #1: Answer: B) Canceled debts as gifts, since they aren’t taxable income. Explanation: When a debt is canceled as a gift, it is excluded from taxable income because gifts are not subject to ...

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 ...

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CFP Board today announced the launch of CFP® Exam Practice App, its new official exam preparation platform designed to support candidates pursuing CFP® certification. It’s the only exam preparation ...

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According to the CFP Board, approximately 80% of successful CFP® candidates studied for over 11 hours every week. And with the average recommended study hours ranging between 200 and 250 hours, that ...

Right out of the gate, I recommend diving into the exam blueprint. That means creating a schedule that covers all sections: risk management, insurance planning, tax planning, investment planning, and ...

The CFP® exam has a pass rate of around 65%, making it as challenging as the bar exam. (Read: This isn’t a test to take lightly.) To join the prestigious ranks of certified financial planners, you’ll ...

CFP Board’s 2025 exam cycle set a new high-water mark for aspiring planners, capping a year of record participation and solid pass rates as more professionals lean into financial planning as a ...

CFP Board and CFA Institute, which grant two of the most sought-after credentials in the wealth management space, have separately revealed the results of their most recent examinations. On Tuesday, ...