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Wealth management career: A complete guide to life as a financial advisor

Interested in a wealth management career? We break down the salary, career paths, and how to go about them.

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Series 7 Study Guide

Series 7 study guide: content breakdown, section-by-section strategy, and test taking tips.

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What is Google and what does it mean?

Google is an online technology firm that runs the search engine most widely used globally, commonly known by the same name. The word “Google” is commonly used as a verb meaning “Search for something on the Google search engine.” In its name, the search engine alludes to the enormous number of links it can retrieve. …

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A step-by-step guide to sharing files in Windows 7 and Windows XP

Sharing files between computers on a network is essential for home and office environments. If you have a home network with Windows 7 and Windows XP computers, you might want to share files and devices between them. Whether you’re working with Windows 7 or the older Windows XP, both operating systems offer built-in tools to …

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Forgot your Windows password? Try Ophcrack

People rely on technology now more than ever. A person’s most important files—their photos, their projects, their livelihood—can all lie behind a Windows password. But what happens when that password is lost? How do you access that important data? That’s where Ophcrack can help. Ophcrack is a free, open-source program designed to recover lost Windows …

Careers in Medicine

The complete guide to the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians)

The ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) is a national certification exam that pharmacy technicians can take to earn their CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) credentials. Certification is essential for technicians who want to demonstrate their proficiency to work in a pharmacy setting. This post will provide you with everything you need to know …

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The complete guide to HIPAA compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a piece of legislation that went into effect in 1996 in the US. It was designed to safeguard patients’ sensitive medical information and establish standards for electronic healthcare data exchange. HIPAA aims to ensure the privacy, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI) while improving …

Careers in Medicine

Top 50 medical internships for high school students

Are you a high school student looking to pursue a career in medicine? You should consider a medical internship for high school students. Many of the most esteemed and successful medical professionals started their journey as interns in the healthcare field, and so can you. During their time as interns they refined their patient care …

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Finance Career Paths and the Top-Off Exams You Need To Get Them

Learn about different finance career paths and the FINRA Exams and Top-Off Exams you must pass to pursue them.

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How to study for the GRE, FINRA SIE, FINRA Series 7, USMLE Step 1, or any major exam

How to study for any major exam and ace your test.

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FINRA Series exams and pass rates (complete guide)

Looking to get a high-paying job in finance? Then you’ll need to pass FINRA’s qualifying exams – we’ve got the key details and pass rates for every FINRA exam.

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