BIF Bites

Test your CFP® knowledge with expert walkthroughs covering financial planning, insurance, investments, taxes, retirement strategies, and common exam pitfalls. Don't just rely on BIF Bites! Get exam ready with ⁠⁠⁠⁠The BIF Review⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun look at insurance planning. From fireworks mishaps to homeowners, auto, liability, and umbrella coverage, learn how different policies help protect you when celebrations don't go as planned. Don't just rely on BIF Bites! Get exam ready with ⁠⁠⁠The BIF Review⁠⁠⁠ .

Tiffany and Jerry return for Round 2 of CFP® Trivia Showdown. From bankruptcy chapters and Social Security rules to retirement planning and estate strategies, expect competition, laughs, and plenty of CFP® exam insights. Don't just rely on BIF Bites! Get exam ready with ⁠⁠The BIF Review⁠⁠ .

Think you can outscore Jerry and Tiffany? Join this CFP® exam trivia showdown covering tax, retirement, insurance, investments, and estate planning. Play along, test yourself, and claim bragging rights. Don't just rely on BIF Bites! Get exam ready with ⁠The BIF Review⁠ .

In this episode, Jerry, Tiffany, and Kaylee share memorization tools like mnemonics and acronyms to help you remember tricky topics for the CFP® Exam. Don't just rely on BIF Bites! Get exam ready with The BIF Review .

Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany are talking about CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Practice Standards. They're diving into the seven steps of the financial planning process, common exam pitfalls and traps, and what may happen if you break the rules (spoiler: it's not good). BIF Bites is a great way to reinforce your knowledge and get some more practical insights into concepts! But to get CFP® Exam ready,...

On this episode, dive into One Big Beautiful Bill updates with Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany. Learn about the $40,000 SALT deduction, new charitable and medical rules, and avoiding failure-to-file penalties. This is absolutely essential listening for both tax planning and CFP® Exam prep. Speaking of CFP® Exam prep, check out The BIF Review ! Our eight-week CFP® review course will get you exam ready w...

Welcome to our first video episode of BIF Bites! This week, Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany are celebrating Easterby talking about the EGG rule. Specifically, they’re explaining ISOs and NQSOs, their tax benefits, the EGG rule, and how stock options help businesses attract, retain, and reward employees. BIF Bites is a great way to supplement your studying for the CFP® Exam, but to truly get Exam Ready,...

In this St. Patrick's Day-themed episode, Jerry and Kaylee discuss the real-world worth of a Leprechaun's pot of gold and how economic policy in Japan has skyrocketed its value!

Get ready for another round of Questionpalooza with Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany! In this episode, we're tackling your toughest questions on tax, retirement, and estate planning to get you prepped for the CFP® Exam. Tune in as we break down complex topics, including the new One Big Beautiful Bill updates. While BIF Bites is a great way to enhance your knowledge, get CFP Exam-ready with The BIF R...

Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany are back with everyone's favorite CFP game show! Test your knowledge of financial aid, stock valuation, and more as the BIF Crew breaks down a new batch of questions with practical insights to help you ace the CFP Exam. Don't just rely on BIF Bites to pass the CFP® Exam! Try the BIF Review free for 30 days, and see how we've helped thousands of candidates pas...

Jerry and Kaylee welcome the newest member of the BIF Crew, Tiffany, to the podcast. The trio take on a Superbowl trifecta with three different sports-adjacent CFP® topics, including the time value of money, behavioral finance, and the self-employment tax!

Jerry and Kaylee are diving into the essential business accounting methods and inventory valuation strategies. They're breaking down cash, accrual, and hybrid accounting methods plus FIFO, LIFO, and so much more, so you'll have a better understanding of how the choices business owners make can impact their profits and taxes. In the BIF Review, you'll learn even more about this and othe...

Jerry and Kaylee sit down to talk about financial advice vs financial planning—how they're different and how to determine which is which. They're also going over some practice questions and case studies from CFP Board to help you test your knowledge. Getting ready for the CFP® Exam? Try The BIF Review free for 30 days to see how we get you ready to pass! https://www.bostonifi.com/cfp/bif-r...

Kaylee is now at the halfway point of her CFP® journey! She's sitting down with Jerry to talk about how it's going so far with her CFP® Education coursework, including her favorite courses and most difficult topics in the curriculum. Want to start your own CFP® journey? Get started here !

The U.S. Treasury is officially ending production of the penny, and our sweet, sweet Mr. Lincoln coin is sailing off into the sunset. In this episode, hosts Jerry and Kaylee discuss the economic and cultural ripple effects of this decision. What does this mean for cash transactions, the 99-cent store, and the future of physical currency in an increasingly digital world? Join us as we break down th...

Understanding estate trust options can feel like wading through alphabet soup—what do all the letters mean and how do you keep them straight? Don't worry! Jerry Mee, CFP® is ladling out his knowledge, including the easiest way to remember each estate trust acronym, what these trusts do, and how to keep them straight for exam day. Get ready to pass the exam with The BIF Review! Our 8-week CFP®...

It's that time of year again! Jerry and Adam are joined by Kaylee, the newest member of the BIF Crew as they dive into a fresh set of exam questions to help you get ready for the November 2025 CFP® Exam.  Ready to turn today’s insights into an organized study plan? Check out The BIF Review! It's our streamlined, eight-week CFP® Exam prep course that gets you ready to pass the exam while keeping yo...

This week, Jerry sits down to talk all about viatical settlements, how to qualify for them, what the transfer for value is and why you need to know about them for the CFP® Exam.  Get more structured, effective prep for the CFP® Exam with The BIF Review. In eight weeks, you'll get the resources, materials, and support you need to pass the exam and earn your marks. Learn more about The BIF Revie...

In this episode of BIF Bites, Kaylee makes her debut as the newest BIF Crew member, sharing best practices for CFP® Exam study groups. Learn about her multi-group strategy that combines 1:1 partnerships, small virtual groups, and larger practice sessions. Plus, she's sharing tips on making the most of group studying through time management and how to leverage diverse professional backgrounds a...

In this episode, Jerry lays out a clear, practical game plan for what to do after a life-changing financial windfall. Whether you've hit the jackpot yourself or you're advising a client who has, let's walk through the essential first steps. From staying grounded to assembling the right team and making smart, long-term decisions. Don't let sudden wealth become a sudden problem for y...

In this episode of the BIF Bites podcast, Jerry dives into the Hobby Lobby Scandal from 2010 and how we can use it for an important lesson for the CFP exam. Ready to turn today’s insights into an organized study plan? Check out The BIF Review! It's our streamlined, eight-week CFP® Exam prep course that gets you ready to pass the exam while keeping you out of the weeds. ⁠Try it free for 30 days...

It was the 1960s—bellbottoms, Beatles, and flower power ruled the day while America's youth challenged authority at every turn. But while Jimi Hendrix was setting guitars ablaze, California businessman Clifford D. Crummey was quietly funding his family's life insurance trust with annual Christmas gifts—until the IRS claimed those gifts didn't qualify for tax exclusion. Embodying the re...

In this week's BIF Bites episode, Jerry and Adam sit down to discuss life after passing the CFP(r) Exam. 

In the final instalment of this Question Palooza series, Jerry and Adam tackle the best way to gift a family business as part of an estate plan.  Ready to turn today’s insights into an organized study plan? Check out The BIF Review! It's our streamlined, eight-week CFP® Exam prep course that gets you ready to pass the exam while keeping you out of the weeds. ⁠Try it free for 30 days!