The Financial Planning Association ® (FPA ®) is the principal membership organization for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals*, educators, financial services providers and students who seek advancement in a growing, dynamic profession. The primary aim of FPA is to elevate the profession that transforms lives through the power of financial planning.
FPA supports high standards of professional competence, ethical conduct and clear, complete disclosure when serving clients. By providing opportunities for professional development, business support, advocacy and community at the national and chapter levels, FPA is truly indispensable in the advancement of today's CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals.
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: Colliding Forces: Russia, Oil, Inflation, and Market Volatility
Find out more about rising oil prices related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the potential effects on U.S. consumers and investors.
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HOT TOPIC: High Inflation: How Long Will It Last?
This article looks at some of the forces behind rising prices, the Fed’s plan to combat them, and early signs that inflation may be easing.
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Balancing Medicare and Work-Based Insurance
Read about rules and other considerations faced by workers who are eligible for both Medicare and employer-based health insurance.
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Building Blocks for Financing College with Less Debt
Financing a college education with minimal debt requires planning, saving, financial aid knowledge, research, and sound decision-making.
Calculators
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.