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kimsh
October 2nd 2009, 10:13 PM
Hello,

I passed the P exam recently and is looking for study materials for the FM exam. I used TIA to prepare for P and they are great! I am wondering if anyone is using them for FM.

thanks for any advice & suggestions!:laugh:
brandond
October 2nd 2009, 10:58 PM
I used TIA for P and I am again for FM. I havent really started studying all that hard yet so I cant really say too much. I am assuming it will be just as valuable as it was for me with P.
kimsh
October 3rd 2009, 09:49 PM
And I hope it will be the same for me!:smiloe:

thank you!
x_chuck_x
October 9th 2009, 02:07 PM
I used BPP for Exam P and passed. I was thinking about either BPP again or TIA. Honestly, TIA looks like a better program with more stuff, but it also $450 vs $270 for BPP so I am torn. I don't really have the cash to sink into it right now.

I am not planning on taking the exam in December. Probably will wait until Feb. Hopefully I can afford the materials and find the time and not have to wait until May.
kimsh
October 10th 2009, 09:03 AM
What is BPP? However, I have bought the TIA seminar and I like it so far. Instructor is very clear and quick to respond. If you are a student, join their facebook group, you can request for a 50% discount code and the seminar will only be $225. Hope this helps!
ubunkia
October 10th 2009, 09:15 AM
i'm using the textbook listed by the manuel. i can't tell the difference.
x_chuck_x
October 14th 2009, 12:28 PM
http://www.bpptraining.com/Html/FMstudyprogram.htm


BPP is a lot like TIA. They sell a study material package. You can sample of the of the materials they offer online. Since I am familiar with them and not TIA, I have no way to compare them. And, as I assume everyone uses one or the other one, I assume no one is actually capable of making a valid comparison.

Does the TIA, material come with a textbook?
kimsh
October 15th 2009, 09:18 PM
Thanks for the link! It sounds pretty good, i guess it depends on individual and also if you are used to the style.

No, TIA does not come with a textbook, all notes, problems and solutions are available in PDF file. :smiloe:
x_chuck_x
October 16th 2009, 06:43 AM
I went with TIA. There are a couple of neat features.

1) Teaches you how to use the calculator for the appropriate problems.
2) Downloadable MP3 files of the lectures. I dont know how much help they will be, but they are there. I can listen to them on my 1 hour drive to and from work.
seleyian23
October 16th 2009, 09:27 AM
Can you please tell me what TIA is and what stands for?
x_chuck_x
October 16th 2009, 12:20 PM
TIA = The Infinite Actuary
seleyian23
October 16th 2009, 03:02 PM
o. Thanks a lot.
kimsh
October 17th 2009, 06:09 PM
Hello,

TIA stands for The Infinite Actuary,

http://www.theinfiniteactuary.com

Just in case you missed it in my earlier post, you can join their facebook and request for a 50% discount if you are a student.