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Financial Counselor Fellowship

June 21st, 2013 at 10:26 pm

Back in March, I applied for a fellowship with FINRA and the Military Spouse Association to be an Accredited Financial Counselor. I found out today that I was not selected. I was one of 500 applicants!! And if I remember right they only pick 50 each year to participate. So I'm not alone in being turned down and I can reapply next year. I'm disappointed, but not upset. It was a good experience just to apply.

In the meantime, I will look for ways to add to my skill set that might make me a better match in the future.

The good news today was that we know that DH will find out if he is promoted to Major on July 2nd. Fingers crossed he gets the promotion this year rather than needing to wait another year. Smile

Posted in Family | 9 Comments »

9 Responses to “Financial Counselor Fellowship”

  1. PNW Mom Says:
    June 21st, 2013 at 10:39 pm 1371854378
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    Fingers crossed! Smile

  2. Elle Says:
    June 22nd, 2013 at 03:42 am 1371872567
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    If he finds out he's being promoted, when will he get to pin on the new rank? Hoping it happens!

  3. creditcardfree Says:
    June 22nd, 2013 at 11:49 am 1371901746
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    @Elle, often the rank can be pinned on immediately because the effective date is in the past. Which means back pay! We'll know the date when the information is released.

  4. Beawealthywarrior Says:
    June 22nd, 2013 at 02:14 pm 1371910488
    1371910488

    What!!! How can they not choose you? I thought you would be the ideal candidate...oh well. I will also cross my fingers for your hubby's promotion

  5. scfr Says:
    June 22nd, 2013 at 03:08 pm 1371913711
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    I too thought you were an ideal candidate! Sorry it didn't work out ... Better luck next time!

  6. snafu Says:
    June 22nd, 2013 at 06:04 pm 1371924298
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    Best wishes for DH's speedy promotion. Disappointed and surprised you weren't selected as a Financial Counselor but hope you'll continue to apply as you have such a nice way of explaining details. If you know one of the counselors you might ask the key words that make a difference.

  7. My English Castle Says:
    June 23rd, 2013 at 05:23 am 1371965025
    1371965025

    You would be a terrific counselor! Your upbeat attitude inspires all of us!

  8. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    June 27th, 2013 at 01:01 am 1372294893
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    That's too bad you were not chosen. I bet you'll get in the next time you apply though!

    I sent you a message on SBs - did you get it?

  9. creditcardfree Says:
    June 27th, 2013 at 01:33 am 1372296797
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    @FT, I didn't get a SB message from you although I may have accidentally deleted...might try me again. Smile

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