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Top Benefits of Choosing a Career in Financial Services

By NAIFA on 1/14/21 9:00 AM

Many students don't understand what a career in financial services entails leave alone what the term "financial services" means. The finance service industry is an exciting global industry that is constantly advancing and expanding. It comprises various types of businesses involved in managing money, and it plays a significant role in building the economy. Despite upturns and downturns, the industry has a reputable history as a sought-after career destination for bright and ambitious youths. There are so many reasons why students should consider this job sector. Some of them include:

Topics: Finance Benefits of a Financial Advisor Future Leaders Higher Education
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College Financial Aid During The Pandemic

By NAIFA on 11/23/20 11:40 AM

Financial aid is an essential part of the college experience.  According to the National Center For Education Statistics, 85% of undergraduates in the US were awarded financial aid in the 2016/2017 school year. However, in the age of COVID-19, many students are worried that income changes may impact their ability to pay for school. Here are a few tips to navigate the unchartered territory many colleges students find themselves in for the 2020/2021 school year.

Topics: Financial Planning Financial Security Future Leaders College Higher Education
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Funding in COVID-19: Resources to Support Higher Education

By NAIFA on 11/19/20 11:12 AM

Nearly 15 million students are enrolled in fall semester classes throughout the United States this year. Approximately 72 percent of those students have received at least some form of financial aid according to the Washington Post. Those who do not receive financial aid will need to file a Free Application For Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form to receive funding. That form is a lifeline to many students not able to pay for their higher education otherwise. This begs the question: What are people whose incomes have been damaged by COVID-19 supposed to do now?

Topics: Benefits Professional Development Research/Trends Consumers Financial Wellness COVID-19 Financial Security Future Leaders College Higher Education

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