[quote=lady_trader]

You know what, this is MY thread. So, I am changing the pace

In my humble opinion, the CFP has value, which is why with our busy schedules, we are taking the time to study the course content. The older that I get, I really don't have time for things that aren't productive and not going to get me anywhere, so let's get back on course.

Today, I was studying the review material for CFP for tax recapture on alimony. Did anyone see questions on this for March's exam?

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Thank you Lady, for getting us back on track.

CFP Board doesnt reveal questions from past tests, generally speaking, except on occassion. And all who took the exam, have signed an agreement saying they wont reveal questions they saw.

With that said, what you need to know, if I recall correctly, is that if year 1 alimony exceeds the average of yrs 2 and 3 by more than $15k, any of that excess must be recaptured. And if yr 2 exceeds yr three by more than 15k, any of THAT excess must also be recaptured. All recapture takes place in year three's tax return. Am I right Joe?

Sometimes I amaze myself!

Lady, your observation is a good one. All 15 Advisors from my firm that I took the courses and exam with said the same thing. We all agreed that pass or fail, we really came away with a vastly larger pool of knowledge that we could put to practical use with clients.

[quote=DAtoo]

That does not change the validity of my point.  Somebody who is truly qualified in any profession does not walk out of their board exams wondering if they passed or failed.

Would you want to be treated by a doctor who was not sure if they knew enough to pass their boards?

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You are a f*cking idiot.  You obviously have never known an attorney or doctor (outside of your gynocologist).  My best friend is a true academic and attended Duke Law.  He got nearly a perfect score on the LSAT (178, I believe--whatever 2 points away from perfect is) and sweated his balls off before/during/after the bar.  You are a f*cking idiot.  In his fist position I'm sure that he made more than you made at your highest level.

That's first position.

[quote=drewski803]

you are a f*cking idiot.  You obviously have never known an attorney or doctor (outside of your gynocologist).  My best friend is a true academic and attended Duke Law.  He got nearly a perfect score on the LSAT (178, I believe--whatever 2 points away from perfect is) and sweated his balls off before/during/after the bar.  You are a f*cking idiot.  In his fist position I'm sure that he made more than you made at your highest level.

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BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!

reading over this post, I noticed that DAtoo used the “oncologist” analogy 4 times. 4 times.

My take away from reading the first comment of this thread was,
that the thread was started in efforts to provide useful comments
for individuals studying the CFP material, or for individual sitting for the exam or at least thinking about taking it.
I would like to ask all the individuals who have other intentions for posting here, to find another place to post your antagonism.
I was hoping to receive some insight to develop a strategy to manage the mountains of study material and a few pointers for pacing yourself during the exam. Does anyone have anything to offer in this direction?