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From chalk boy to legendary advisor: Al Pearlstein’s long game

To Al Pearlstein, a long view, knowledge of historyand perspective are key to investment success. Looking back on his 70-year career, Al Pearlstein credits his love of reading, knowledge of history and economic theory with helping mould his approach to investing.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve: A stabilizing force

The U.S. Federal Reserve was initially set up to deal with ongoing financial panics. Its key role is to keep inflation in check – but it does a lot more.

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What’s in your CFA lunch?

Whole grains, protein and fats key ingredients to pack in your CFA lunch. A simple lunch with a peanut butter sandwich or sprouted toast and eggs can help fuel your brain on CFA exam day.

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What CFA exam location is best for you?

Smaller crowds, better lunch options and parking: choosing the right CFA exam location. CFA exam day is stressful enough without having to fight crowds or struggle with parking. Picking your CFA exam location is an important part of the process.

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What to expect on CFA exam day

Avoid as much guesswork as possible by thinking like an astronaut and knowing what to expect on CFA exam day. A little knowledge can go a long way: Get ready for the CFA exam by knowing exactly how the big day is going to play out.

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CFA exam checklist: What to bring to the CFA exam

Here’s a handy CFA exam checklist to make sure you’ve packed everything you need to bring to the exam. Forgetting your calculator or proper pencils can derail hours of studying. Let’s run through a CFA exam checklist to make sure you have everything you need to bring to the exam.

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Rapidfire Rounds with real estate expert, Ben Rabidoux

When Ben Rabidoux visited FP Headquarters to record an Expert Talks podcast episode, we sat down for 10 rapidfire questions with him.

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The impact of regulatory changes on bond market liquidity

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How Artificial Intelligence can help price bonds in an illiquid market

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What Artificial Intelligence can do for the bond market

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From chalk boy to legendary advisor: Al Pearlstein’s long game