What is the CFA Passing Score? Latest MPS Estimates & Analysis (2026)

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

CFA Institute does not release the passing score candidates need to beat to pass their exams. Having the MPS can be helpful, as it gives candidates a target for their mock exams, and gives them an idea of how well they're doing. Which is why we have been estimating the Minimum Passing score for more than 14 years now.

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CFA Exam Results: How to Interpret CFA Results Charts

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Does the CFA results chart offer more info than at first glance? In this guide, we go through exactly what information is given through your results PDF, and how the interpretation can be used to make you perform better in your next exam.

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How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Want to maximize employer attention to your CV and online profile, but also want to make sure your CFA status is advertised in a way that won't attract CFA Institute's pitchforks? Our guide will show you what to do.

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CFP Requirements: 4 Steps to Become a Certified Financial Planner

Zee Tan • CFP

Interested in becoming a Certified Financial Planner? Here are 4 concrete steps to becoming one.

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How Much Does CFP Exam Cost? A Useful Budget

Zee Tan • CFP

What does the CFP cost, after everything has been totted up? ​Here’s a no-nonsense guide on all the realistic CFP exam fees you will need to budget for.

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Financial Planner Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Want to be a financial planner? In this guide, we go through everything you need to know all about a financial planning career - skills needed, certifications, salary expectations, roles and responsibilities, career paths, exit and entrance points.

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Free CPA Study Planner Tool: Get, Customize & Go

Zee Tan • CPA • Study Tips

Our new CPA study planner, based from our popular CFA planner, is designed to provide a clear, personalized roadmap through your exam prep. It takes the guesswork out of planning and helps you build a schedule that fits your life, ensuring you cover every topic you need to succeed.

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Get The Lowdown on the 7 Best CPA Study Materials

Zee Tan • CPA • Study Tips

A solid review course is one of the most important tools in your CPA study arsenal. It keeps your study on track, saves time, and gives you structure, content, and practice tools all in one place.

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